Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass.
An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of his own dear person.
Among all kinds of Writing, there is none in which Authors are more apt to miscarry than in Works of Humour, as there is none in which they are more ambitious to excel.
Admiration is a very short-lived passion, that immediately decays upon growing familiar with its object.
A woman seldom asks advice before she has bought her wedding clothes.
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A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed beauties of a writer, and communicate to the world such things as are worth their observation.
A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.
A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or truth but on his own side.
A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.
A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.
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A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most recent blessings or misfortunes.
Courage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it; courage which arises from a sense of duty acts; in a uniform manner.
Nothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.
We are always doing something for posterity, but I would fain see posterity do something for us.
What pity is it That we can die, but once to serve our country.
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What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.
Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity.
Young men soon give, and soon forget, affronts; old age is slow in both.
With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts.
When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations.
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What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.
Plenty of people wish to become devout, but no one wishes to be humble.
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Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, red with uncommon wrath, to blast the man who owes his greatness to his country’s ruin!
One should take good care not to grow too wise for so great a pleasure of life as laughter.
True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one’s self, and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions.
Nothing is capable of being well set to music that is not nonsense.
No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion and exorbitance of legal authority.
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Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about thee: Yet who would live, and live without thee!
Mutability of temper and inconsistency with ourselves is the greatest weakness of human nature.
Music, the greatest good that mortals know and all of heaven we have hear below.
Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.
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Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gloom of clouds, and glitters for a moment; cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity.
Mere bashfulness without merit is awkwardness.
Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense.
The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding.
Justice is an unassailable fortress, built on the brow of a mountain which cannot be overthrown by the violence of torrents, nor demolished by the force of armies.
Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures.
The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.
If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations.
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She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.
One man’s poison Ivy is another man’s spinach.
Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.
In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
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Early to bed and early to rise is a bad rule for anyone who wishes to become acquainted with our most prominent and influential people.
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
Anybody can win – unless there happens to be a second entry.
After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.
A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.