Quote #34182
Never make a defense or an apology until you are accused.
Quote #438
Being an old maid is like death by drowning, a really delightful sensation after...
Quote #4649
That indolent but agreeable condition of doing nothing.
Quote #10963
Beauty is the wonder of wonders. It is only the shallow people who do...
Quote #18954
The more extensive a man’s knowledge of what has been done, the greater will...
Quote #3926
The Romans would never have found time to conquer the world if they had...
Quote #34577
The only comfort comes in thinking about how nice it was to know them,...
Quote #20769
Learn not only to find what you like, learn to like what you find.
Quote #17482
Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.
Quote #8651
We mortals with immortal minds are only born for sufferings and joys, and one...