Quote #9970
Too many people overvalue what they are, and undervalue what they are not.
Quote #23981
Those whom the Gods would destroy, they first call promising.
Quote #2385
Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.
Quote #8094
Nature does nothing uselessly.
Quote #15848
We can only reason from what is; we can reason on actualities, but not...
Quote #7927
Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent....
Quote #29557
If you ain’t never pick up the sword, you ain’t never have to worry...
Quote #20360
The only thing I was fit for was to be a writer, and this...
Quote #20057
Never find your delight in another’s misfortune.
Quote #17951
This communicating of a man’s self to his friend works two contrary effects for...