Quote #21152
The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie–deliberate, contrived and...
Quote #34829
Truth persuades by teaching, but does not teach by persuading.
Quote #23398
I say that democracy can never prove itself beyond cavil, until it founds and...
Quote #14526
Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life.
Quote #20829
If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well It were done quickly.
Quote #4093
There are seven sins in the world: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge...
Quote #1377
We improve ourselves by victories over ourself. There must be contests, and you must...
Quote #7884
You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket.
Quote #15707
The basis of optimism is sheer terror.
Quote #25798
There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.