Quote #4797
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Quote #4259
Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! Virtue is...
Quote #30628
Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.
Quote #21009
Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
Quote #25805
It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous...
Quote #11121
We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.
Quote #4746
Open your mouth and purse cautiously, and your stock of wealth and reputation shall,...
Quote #17449
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
Quote #21446
Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate than...
Quote #13305
He that is busy is tempted by but one devil; he that is idle,...