Quote #741
He who fights too long against dragons becomes a dragon himself; and if you...
Quote #20750
The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray, and the advantage...
Quote #14856
Can any man or woman choose duties? No more that they can choose their...
Quote #968
Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.
Quote #9182
Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed:...
Quote #12531
It is noble to teach oneself, it is still nobler to teach others.
Quote #29379
There is no road too long to the man who advances deliberately and without...
Quote #3020
Contrary to popular belief, English women do not wear tweed nightgowns.
Quote #23138
The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedients, and by parts.
Quote #12522
Envy is ignorance, imitation is suicide.