Quote #13810
We like to praise birds for flying. But how much of it is actually...
Quote #5838
For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much...
Quote #3514
Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
Quote #21649
The wit makes fun of other persons the satirist makes fun of the world...
Quote #4119
In a philosophical dispute, he gains most who is defeated, since he learns most.
Quote #9900
Few men have the natural strength to honour a friend’s success without envy.
Quote #15157
A country is considered the more civilized the more the wisdom and efficiency of...
Quote #9946
I had always loved beautiful and artistic things, though before leaving America I had...
Quote #14383
Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means.
Quote #19986
Nothing ever goes away.