Quote #696
There is no such thing as an underestimate of average intelligence.
Quote #1853
Fame is a vapor; popularity an accident; the only earthly certainty is oblivion.
Quote #30054
The worst-tempered people I’ve ever met were the people who knew they were wrong.
Quote #33843
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself – and you are...
Quote #3621
Man has made use of his intelligence, he invented stupidity.
Quote #7344
Sweet is war to those who know it not.
Quote #15173
Happiness is like manna; it is to be gathered in grains, and enjoyed every...
Quote #7137
Learn to labour and to wait.
Quote #8197
A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can not...
Quote #10703
The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those...