Maxioms by Laurence Sterne
'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause -- and of obstinacy in a bad one.
'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause -- and of obstinacy in a bad one.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.
Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.
These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.
These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.