Quote #26570
If one sticks too rigidly to one’s principles, one would hardly see anybody.
Quote #13230
The same state of the passions which fits the multitude, who have not sufficient...
Quote #19164
Some authors should be paid by the quantity NOT written.
Quote #16333
The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.
Quote #15479
The society of women is the element of good manners.
Quote #9512
I love and I hate. How can this be, you ask in vain. I...
Quote #20717
The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.
Quote #24876
Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.
Quote #31621
A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built...
Quote #1802
Virtue has never been as respectable as money.