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Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. - The Complete Letters of Lady Mary Wortly Montagu.
A beauty is a woman you notice; A charmer is one who notices you.
A beauty is a woman you notice; A charmer is one who notices you.
Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
