Quote #27602
A great obstacle to happiness is to anticipate too great a happiness.
Quote #22667
When a proud man hears another praised, he feels himself injured.
Quote #31074
One cannot play chess if one becomes aware of the pieces as living souls...
Quote #11911
How to make God laugh: Tell him your future plans.
Quote #4689
Consider your origin; you were not born to live like brutes, but to follow...
Quote #4313
How dreadful it is when the right judge judges wrong!
Quote #10827
History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes...
Quote #17277
Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people...
Quote #6886
Whenever you commend, add your reasons for doing so; it is this which distinguishes...
Quote #14249
The great end of life is not knowledge but action.