Lord Halifax ( 9 of 9 )
Gratitude is one of those things that cannot be bought. It must be born with men, or else all the read more
Gratitude is one of those things that cannot be bought. It must be born with men, or else all the obligations in the world will not create it.
The invisible thing called a Good Name is made up of the breath of numbers that speak well of you.
The invisible thing called a Good Name is made up of the breath of numbers that speak well of you.
Nothing would more contribute to make a man wise than to have always an enemy in his view.
Nothing would more contribute to make a man wise than to have always an enemy in his view.
There is an accumulative cruelty in a number of men, though none in particular are ill-natured.
There is an accumulative cruelty in a number of men, though none in particular are ill-natured.
A fool hath no dialogue within himself, the first thought carrieth him without the reply of a second.
A fool hath no dialogue within himself, the first thought carrieth him without the reply of a second.
Anger is seldom without an argument but seldom with a good one. -Lord Halifax.
Anger is seldom without an argument but seldom with a good one. -Lord Halifax.
The several sorts of religion in the world are little more than so many spiritual monopolies.
The several sorts of religion in the world are little more than so many spiritual monopolies.
If none were to have Liberty but those who understand what it is, there would not be many freed Men read more
If none were to have Liberty but those who understand what it is, there would not be many freed Men in the world.
Nothing has an uglier look to us than reason, when it is not on our side.
Nothing has an uglier look to us than reason, when it is not on our side.
