Quote #8093
There was never a genius without a tincture of madness.
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We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do...
Quote #21798
The more the fruits of knowledge become accessible to men, the more widespread is...
Quote #11279
All pleasures contain an element of sadness.
Quote #24940
Love the little trade which thou hast learned, and be content therewith.
Quote #3987
It is the wretchedness of being rich that you have to live with rich...
Quote #15512
Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by...
Quote #5815
Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. One is a matter of quality; the...
Quote #29521
What’s terrible is to pretend that the second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you...
Quote #34753
Despite everything I’ve achieved in my life, the culinary awards, the military commendations, the...