Quote #30947
He who wants a rose must respect the thorn.
Quote #25743
That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by...
Quote #8740
There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of...
Quote #6847
I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done since I...
Quote #15671
Good poetry seems too simple and natural a thing that when we meet it...
Quote #31643
Trouble is part of your life, and if you don’t share it, you don’t...
Quote #34849
Diplomacy is the art of knowing what not to say.
Quote #1278
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good...
Quote #14354
In the frank expression of conflicting opinions lies the greatest promise of wisdom in...
Quote #34445
Have I inadvertently said some evil thing