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In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.
In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.
To be occasionally quoted is the only fame I care for.
To be occasionally quoted is the only fame I care for.
An apt quotation is like a lamp which flings its light over the whole sentence.
An apt quotation is like a lamp which flings its light over the whole sentence.
The teachings of elegant sayings should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, any read more
The teachings of elegant sayings should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, any price will be paid.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience.
One good quote is worth a book
One good quote is worth a book
Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away.
Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away.
Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.
Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.
Every book is a quotation; and every house is a quotation out of all forests and mines and stone quarries; read more
Every book is a quotation; and every house is a quotation out of all forests and mines and stone quarries; and every man is a quotation from all his ancestors
