Quote #9358
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror...
Quote #11916
Desire, even in its wildest tantrums, can neither persuade me it is love nor...
Quote #15722
Praise in the beginning is agreeable enough; and we receive it as a favor;...
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The reason why great men meet with so little pity or attachment in adversity,...
Quote #17739
Agnosticism simply means that a man shall not say he knows or believes that...
Quote #20427
We are always paid for our suspicion by finding what we suspect.
Quote #14219
If one is master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has...
Quote #13458
When a thing has been said, and said well, have no scruple. Take it...
Quote #23571
Her children arise up, and call her blessed.
Quote #24465
A little in one’s own pocket is better than much in another man’s purse.