Quote #1152
Only the shallow know themselves.
Quote #14761
He that boasts of his own knowledge proclaims his ignorance
Quote #13697
Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.
Quote #22727
Real life is, to most men, a long second-best, a perpetual compromise between the...
Quote #3934
Arguments are to be avoided; they are always vulgar and often convincing.
Quote #11253
If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.
Quote #878
He has a splendid repertoire of 500 words. Why does he insist on using...
Quote #27136
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest...
Quote #4239
Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.
Quote #30294
Reading transports me. I can go anywhere and never leave my chair. It lets...