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Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
I could live a week on one good compliment.
I could live a week on one good compliment.
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.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
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.
He who knows others is wise.He who knows himself is enlightened. - Tao Te Ching.
He who knows others is wise.He who knows himself is enlightened. - Tao Te Ching.
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.
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.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.