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Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance. - read more
Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance. - The Art of Worldy Wisdom, 1647.
If men can run the world, why can't they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day read more
If men can run the world, why can't they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a little noose around your neck?
It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances
It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Think not I am what I appear.
Think not I am what I appear.
Political language. . . is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of read more
Political language. . . is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.
Gloomy as night he stands.
Gloomy as night he stands.
All that glisters is not gold.
All that glisters is not gold.
If people turn to look at you on the street, you are not well dressed.
If people turn to look at you on the street, you are not well dressed.
