Maxioms by Sydney Smith
Learn from the earliest days to insure your principles against the perils of ridicule; you can no more exercise your read more
Learn from the earliest days to insure your principles against the perils of ridicule; you can no more exercise your reason if you live in the constant dread of laughter, that you can enjoy your life if you are in the constant terror of death.
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to read more
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.
Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always read more
Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing any one who comes between them.
What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?
What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?
Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.
Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.
