Quote #18217
I have always believed that all things depended upon Fortune, and nothing upon ourselves.
Quote #1735
He who has never envied the vegetable has missed the human drama.
Quote #1845
Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food...
Quote #6674
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great...
Quote #27627
I suggest that the only books that influence us are those for which we...
Quote #1821
The average trade book has a shelf life of between milk and yogurt, except...
Quote #12073
With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.
Quote #2386
The first human being who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the...
Quote #6080
Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as...
Quote #33680
It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of...