Politeness
Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax. – Schopenhauer, Arthur
Year: 2010
The eyes of others our prisons; their thoughts our cages. -Woolf, Virginia
The eyes of others our prisons; their thoughts our cages. -Woolf, Virginia
Danish Proverb: Might and courage require …
Might and courage require wit in their suite. Danish Proverb Proverb Link: Might and courage require …See More: Danish Proverbs (1447 Proverbs) Danish Proverb: Might …
If all the economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion. -Shaw, George Bernard
If all the economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion. -Shaw, George Bernard
The deep, deep peace of the double-bed after the hurly-burly of the chaise-lounge. -Campbell, Mrs Patrick
The deep, deep peace of the double-bed after the hurly-burly of the chaise-lounge. -Campbell, Mrs Patrick
Gilbert Chesterton
If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. Discuss Gilbert Chesterton quotes
Mark Morrison-Reed
“The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen. Together, our vision widens and strength …
After all, crime is only a left-handed form of human endeavor. -Huston, John
After all, crime is only a left-handed form of human endeavor. -Huston, John
Hattersley, Roy
Morality and expediency coincide more than the cynics allow. Hattersley, Roy quotes
Proverb, Hebrew
He that eats till he is sick must fast till he is well. Proverb, Hebrew quotes
Maritain, Jacques
Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy. Maritain, Jacques quotes
Daniel, Peter
Prayer puts you in touch with the infinite and prepares your mind for the finite. Daniel, Peter quotes
Bovee, Christian Nevell
Wine is a treacherous friend who you must always be on guard for. Bovee, Christian Nevell quotes
Luck’s always to blame. -La Fontaine, Jean De
Luck’s always to blame. -La Fontaine, Jean De
He who is near the Church is often far from God. -Proverb, French
He who is near the Church is often far from God. -Proverb, French
Company
A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the world, my dear, hath not such a contempt for roguery as you imagine. …
Antipathy
Nothing is more common than mutual dislike, where mutual approbation is particularly expected. – Johnson, Samuel
I know it does make people happy, but to me it is just like having a cup of tea. -Payne, Cynthia
I know it does make people happy, but to me it is just like having a cup of tea. -Payne, Cynthia
Chinese Proverb: Merit and glory never …
Merit and glory never adorn a nightcap. Chinese Proverb Proverb Link: Merit and glory never …See More: Chinese Proverbs (1237 Proverbs) Chinese Proverb: Merit and …
Phil Knight
“Play by the rules, but be ferocious.” Phil Knight quotes
Consensus is what many people say in chorus but do not believe as individuals. -Eban, Abba
Consensus is what many people say in chorus but do not believe as individuals. -Eban, Abba
Chris Antonak
“Aging is mandatory. Maturity is optional.” Chris Antonak quotes
Louise Driscoll
“In your heart, keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go and sheltered so may thrive and grow.” Louise Driscoll quotes
Let your performance do the thinking. -Brown Jr., H. Jackson
Let your performance do the thinking. -Brown Jr., H. Jackson
Liter, James
One thought driven home is better than three left on base. Liter, James quotes
Hitopadesa
Learning is a livelihood. Hitopadesa quotes
Everett, Edward
Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army. Everett, Edward quotes
Pavese, Cesare
A man is never completely alone in this world. At the worst, he has the company of a boy, a youth, and by and by …
Madden, John
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble. Madden, John quotes
He who hates vice hates men. -Morley, John
He who hates vice hates men. -Morley, John
Rulers were made to be broken. -Isenberg, Michael
Rulers were made to be broken. -Isenberg, Michael
Dutch Proverb: Men that crawl, …
Men that crawl, never fall. Dutch Proverb Proverb Link: Men that crawl, …See More: Dutch Proverbs (1259 Proverbs) Dutch Proverb: Men that crawl, … quotes
French Proverb: Love, a cough, smoke, and …
Love, a cough, smoke, and money, cannot long be hid. French Proverb Proverb Link: Love, a cough, smoke, and …See More: French Proverbs (2090 Proverbs) …
German Proverb: Long fasting is no …
Long fasting is no economy of food. German Proverb Proverb Link: Long fasting is no …See More: German Proverbs (2196 Proverbs) German Proverb: Long fasting …
Traditional Proverb: Loans and debts make …
Loans and debts make worry and frets. Traditional Proverb Proverb Link: Loans and debts make …See More: Traditional Proverbs (831 Proverbs) Traditional Proverb: Loans and …
Italian Proverb: Like saint like …
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French Proverb: Like saint like …
Like saint like incense. French Proverb Proverb Link: Like saint like …See More: French Proverbs (2090 Proverbs) French Proverb: Like saint like … quotes
Latin Proverb: It is as bad to have too many …
It is as bad to have too many friends as no friends at all. Latin Proverb Proverb Link: It is as bad to have too …
Spanish Proverb: It is approved alchemy to have …
It is approved alchemy to have an income and spend nothing. Spanish Proverb Proverb Link: It is approved alchemy to have …See More: Spanish Proverbs …
Portuguese Proverb: It is approved alchemy to have …
It is approved alchemy to have an income and spend nothing. Portuguese Proverb Proverb Link: It is approved alchemy to have …See More: Portuguese Proverbs …