Quote #1302
Simplicity is the peak of civilization.
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A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel...
Quote #20046
Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.
Quote #5458
The great art of giving consists in this: the gift should cost very little...
Quote #9517
But pride only helps us to be generous; it never makes us so, any...
Quote #32272
It is still an unending source of surprise for me how a few scribbles...
Quote #17830
I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take...
Quote #21362
Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself...
Quote #17583
Nobody is hurt. Hurt is in the mind. If you can walk, you can...
Quote #13866
Many attempts to communicate are nullified by saying too much.