Quote #2911
It is a commonplace that the history of civilisation is largely the history of...
Quote #15803
Ah, Hope what would life be, stripped of thy encouraging smiles, that teach us...
Quote #11849
Be more prompt to go to a friend in adversity than in prosperity.
Quote #19114
Only the curious will learn and only the resolute overcome the obstacles to learning....
Quote #3187
Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.
Quote #423
Assassination is the extreme form of censorship.
Quote #8931
I answer the heroic question ‘Death, where is thy sting’ with ‘It is here...
Quote #2869
Wailing and lamentation befit those who stand before the throne of life and depart...
Quote #13224
All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people.
Quote #20036
We seem to believe it is possible to ward off death by following rules...