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Confession is always weakness. The grave soul keeps its own secrets, and takes its own punishment in silence.
Confession is always weakness. The grave soul keeps its own secrets, and takes its own punishment in silence.
Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.
Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.
Many people are surprised to hear that we have comedians in Russia, but they are there. They are dead, but read more
Many people are surprised to hear that we have comedians in Russia, but they are there. They are dead, but they are there.
I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have read more
I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind
Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's read more
Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's liberty.
We dance round in a ring and suppose, While the secret sits in the middle and knows
We dance round in a ring and suppose, While the secret sits in the middle and knows
Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.
Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.
Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.
Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.