General Sayings ( 3010 - 3020 of 3562 )
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
We are born poets. we become orators.
We are born poets. we become orators.
We are not born for ourselves alone.
We are not born for ourselves alone.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We make allowance for necessity.
We make allowance for necessity.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.