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The public is wiser than the wisest critic.
The public is wiser than the wisest critic.
It's a damn shame we have this immediate ticking off in the mind about how people sound. On the other read more
It's a damn shame we have this immediate ticking off in the mind about how people sound. On the other hand, how many people really want to be operated upon by a surgeon who talks broad cockney?
It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove read more
It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
The public have neither shame nor gratitude.
The public have neither shame nor gratitude.
In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.
In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.
Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.
Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.
I don't care what they call me as long as they mention my name.
I don't care what they call me as long as they mention my name.
The public is a ferocious beast: one must either chain it up or flee from it.
The public is a ferocious beast: one must either chain it up or flee from it.
That miscellaneous collection of a few wise and many foolish individuals, called the public.
That miscellaneous collection of a few wise and many foolish individuals, called the public.