Quote #7094
It is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives...
Quote #1850
My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of other pessimists.
Quote #23191
No man will ever bring out of the Presidency the reputation which carries him...
Quote #9432
Beware of sentimental alliances where the consciousness of good deeds is the only compensation...
Quote #33498
Politics is the art of the possible.
Quote #23801
Vigny, more secretAs if in his tower of ivory, retired before noon.N.B. Vigny refers...
Quote #24445
Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise.
Quote #1793
Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no...
Quote #11204
A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five...
Quote #26411
All that I’ve learned, I’ve forgotten. The little I still know, I’ve guessed.