Maxioms by George William Curtis
A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; read more
A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.
The test of civilization is the estimate of woman. Among savages she is a slave. In the dark ages of read more
The test of civilization is the estimate of woman. Among savages she is a slave. In the dark ages of Christianity she is a toy and a sentimental goddess. With increasing moral light, and greater liberty, and more universal justice, she begins to develop as an equal human being.
Anger is an expensive luxury in which only men of certain income can indulge.
Anger is an expensive luxury in which only men of certain income can indulge.
The new year begins in a snow-storm of white vows.
The new year begins in a snow-storm of white vows.
Age ... is a matter of feeling, not of years.
Age ... is a matter of feeling, not of years.
