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When a thing has been said and well said, have no scruple; take it and copy it
When a thing has been said and well said, have no scruple; take it and copy it
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.
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.
The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.
The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.
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
I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by read more
I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognizably wiser than oneself.
The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen read more
The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.
In the dime stores and bus stations, People talk of situations, read books, repeat quotations, Draw conclusions on the wall
In the dime stores and bus stations, People talk of situations, read books, repeat quotations, Draw conclusions on the wall
I pick my favourite quotations and store them in my mind as ready armour, offensive or defensive, amid the struggle read more
I pick my favourite quotations and store them in my mind as ready armour, offensive or defensive, amid the struggle of this turbulent existence.