Quote #15907
“Know thyself,” said the old philosopher, “improve thyself,” saith the new. Our great object...
Quote #7839
Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies.
Quote #14221
Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it...
Quote #13952
Truth has not special time of its own. Its hour is now — always...
Quote #24622
I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in...
Quote #27837
I am old enough to know that victory is often a thing deferred, and...
Quote #9136
There are people whom one loves immediately and forever. Even to know they are...
Quote #16354
Reason and emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle is a struggle...
Quote #549
I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.
Quote #32108
Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men the most.