Quote #3219
Gentility is what is left over from rich ancestors after the money is gone.
Quote #22738
The happiness that is genuinely satisfying is accompanied by the fullest exercise of our...
Quote #12863
Remember that it is far better to follow well than to lead indifferently.
Quote #29201
People are very open-minded about new things–as long as they’re exactly like the old...
Quote #29079
Refrain from doing ill for one all powerful reason, lest our children should copy...
Quote #1235
It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all...
Quote #7161
Modesty is a shining light; it prepares the mind to receive knowledge, and the...
Quote #24353
The actual tragedies of life bear no relation to one’s preconceived ideas. In the...
Quote #15317
Like the bee, we should make our industry our amusement.
Quote #17022
If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people...