Maxioms by Joseph Joubert
When a nation gives birth to a man who is able to produce a great thought, another is born who read more
When a nation gives birth to a man who is able to produce a great thought, another is born who is able to understand and admire it
Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.
Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.
Kindness is loving people more than they deserve.
Kindness is loving people more than they deserve.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Love and fear. Everything the father of a family says must inspire one or the other.
Love and fear. Everything the father of a family says must inspire one or the other.