Laurence Sterne ( 9 of 9 )
Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, read more
Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other.
Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other.
There is nothing so awkward as courting a woman whilst she is making sausages.
There is nothing so awkward as courting a woman whilst she is making sausages.
Our armies swore terrible in Flanders.
Our armies swore terrible in Flanders.
"He shall not die, by God," cried by uncle Toby. The Accusing
Spirit which flew up to heaven's chancery read more
"He shall not die, by God," cried by uncle Toby. The Accusing
Spirit which flew up to heaven's chancery with the oath, blushed
as he gave it in: and the Recording Angel as he wrote it down,
dropped a tear upon the word and blotted it out forever.
Courtship consists in a number of quiet attentions, not so pointed as to alarm, nor so vague as not to read more
Courtship consists in a number of quiet attentions, not so pointed as to alarm, nor so vague as not to be understood
'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause -- and of obstinacy in a bad one.
'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause -- and of obstinacy in a bad one.
Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.
Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.
