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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.
Never play cards with a man called Doc. Never eat at a place called Mom s. Never sleep with a read more
Never play cards with a man called Doc. Never eat at a place called Mom s. Never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own.
Promise is most given when the least is said.
Promise is most given when the least is said.
Smile when it hurts most.
Smile when it hurts most.
Knowledge rests not upon truth alone, but upon error also.
Knowledge rests not upon truth alone, but upon error also.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Often a noble face hides filthy ways.
Often a noble face hides filthy ways.
Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, read more
Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.
Choice has always been a privilege of those who could afford to pay for it.
Choice has always been a privilege of those who could afford to pay for it.