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Most people of action are inclined to fatalism and most of thought believe in providence.
Most people of action are inclined to fatalism and most of thought believe in providence.
When will people understand that words can cut as sharply as any blade, and that those cuts leave scars upon read more
When will people understand that words can cut as sharply as any blade, and that those cuts leave scars upon our souls.
Wisdom begins in wonder.
Wisdom begins in wonder.
If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average.
If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average.
Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most underemployed, talent in the world.
Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most underemployed, talent in the world.
It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid.
It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid.
The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.
The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.
It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.
It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.
Nothing in the world is more haughty than a man of moderate capacity when once raised to power.
Nothing in the world is more haughty than a man of moderate capacity when once raised to power.