General Sayings ( 3000 - 3010 of 3562 )
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Consider not what may do, but what it will become you to do.
Consider not what may do, but what it will become you to do.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself
feared?
Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself
feared?
Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?
Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.
We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
When war is raging the laws are dumb.
When war is raging the laws are dumb.
