Quote #27590
Nothing more dangerous than a friend without discretion even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Quote #18475
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the...
Quote #25404
I was court-martialled in my absence, and sentenced to death in my absence, so...
Quote #5663
Ask about your neighbors, then buy the house.
Quote #3564
Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to...
Quote #221
Mistakes are the portals of discovery.
Quote #16325
No poet sings because he must sing. At least no great poet does. A...
Quote #31989
Rumor is not always wrong. – from Life of Agricola
Quote #30421
We are near waking when we dream we are dreaming.
Quote #27895
Among the virtues and vices that make up the British character, we have one...