Quote #26457
A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive...
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Quote #26458
The heart never grows better by age I fear rather worse always harder. A...
Quote #26459
Man is more himself, man is more manlike, when joy is the fundamental thing...
Quote #26448
Ridicule is the best test of truth.
Quote #26449
Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket and do not pull...
Quote #26450
The more one works, the more willing one is to work.
Quote #26451
I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take...
Quote #26452
Learning is acquired by reading books but the much more necessary learning, the knowledge...
Quote #26453
In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice because I will...
Quote #26454
The pleasure is momentary, the position rediculous, and the expense damnable.