Maxioms by Logan Pearsall Smith
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy read more
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.
What humbugs we are, who pretend to live for Beauty, and never see the Dawn!
What humbugs we are, who pretend to live for Beauty, and never see the Dawn!
Don't let young people tell you their aspirations; when they drop them they will drop you.
Don't let young people tell you their aspirations; when they drop them they will drop you.
How can they say my life is not a success? Have I not for more than sixty years got enough read more
How can they say my life is not a success? Have I not for more than sixty years got enough to eat and escaped being eaten?
Happiness is a wine of the rarest vintage, and seems insipid to a vulgar taste.
Happiness is a wine of the rarest vintage, and seems insipid to a vulgar taste.