Maxioms by Henry Brooks Adams
Everyone carries his own inch rule of taste, and amuse himself by applying it, triumphantly, wherever he travels.
Everyone carries his own inch rule of taste, and amuse himself by applying it, triumphantly, wherever he travels.
It is impossible to underrate human intelligence -- beginning with one's own.
It is impossible to underrate human intelligence -- beginning with one's own.
The effect of power and publicity on all men is the aggravation of self, a sort of tumor that ends read more
The effect of power and publicity on all men is the aggravation of self, a sort of tumor that ends by killing the victim's sympathies
Power is poison. It's effect on Presidents had always been tragic.
Power is poison. It's effect on Presidents had always been tragic.
You can't use tact with a Congressman! A Congressman is a hog! You must take a stick and hit him read more
You can't use tact with a Congressman! A Congressman is a hog! You must take a stick and hit him on the snout!
