Quote #4832
People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.
Quote #3742
The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I...
Quote #4752
One cannot review a bad book without showing off.
Quote #13281
No man resolved to make the most of himself has time to waste on...
Quote #19589
The more laws and order are made prominent, The more thieves and robbers there...
Quote #10629
To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent – that is...
Quote #3787
One must have a heart of stone to read the death of Little Nell...
Quote #3772
Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.
Quote #23382
It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy...
Quote #22534
I believe in the battle-whether it’s the battle of a campaign or the battle...