Quote #19569
He who conquers others is strong He who conquers himself is mighty.
Quote #22831
Respect for the truth comes close to being the basis for all morality.
Quote #19841
Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance...
Quote #7312
If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind...
Quote #21213
Histories make men wise poets, witty the mathematics, subtle natural philosophy, deep moral, grave...
Quote #6793
They used to photograph Shirley Temple through gauze. They should photograph me through linoleum.
Quote #3039
Delores breezed along the surface of her life like a flat stone forever skipping...
Quote #8383
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Quote #19518
Accidents, try to change them — it’s impossible. The accidental reveals man.
Quote #4540
Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.