General Sayings ( 3020 - 3030 of 3562 )
The human mind ever longs for occupation.
The human mind ever longs for occupation.
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.
The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.
The hope of escaping with impunity is the greatest incentive to
vice.
The hope of escaping with impunity is the greatest incentive to
vice.
Something must be allowed to custom.
Something must be allowed to custom.
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.
Strict law is often great injustice.
Strict law is often great injustice.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
