Quote #17799
A man with a new idea is a crank — until the idea succeeds.
Quote #28148
When you go ice-skating, try not to swing your arms too much, because that...
Quote #15519
A simple and independent mind does not toil at the bidding of any prince.
Quote #7609
Boredom is a sign of satisfied ignorance, blunted apprehension, crass sympathies, dull understanding, feeble...
Quote #30218
I am years gone from my family and miles away … but they raid...
Quote #28358
We tend to scoff at the beliefs of the ancients. But we can’t scoff...
Quote #8408
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
Quote #13126
One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by...
Quote #4282
Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character...
Quote #8949
The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.