Quote #17004
In the highest civilization, the book is still the highest delight. He who has...
Quote #17300
Though a man be wise it is no shame for him to live and...
Quote #17089
Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working...
Quote #20698
Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent.
Quote #20948
They have been at a great feast of languages, and stolen the scraps.
Quote #5816
There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the...
Quote #17200
I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.
Quote #18859
It is well to give when asked but it is better to give unasked,...
Quote #26292
Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.
Quote #5854
For glory gives herself only to those who have always dreamed of her.