How is it possible to suspend topaz in one cup of the balance and weigh it against amethyst in the other; or who in a single language can compare the tranquillizing grace of a maiden with the invigorating pleasure of… — Ernest Bramah Copy Share Image
Before hastening to secure a possible reward of five taels by dragging an unobservant person away from a falling building, examine well his features… — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
A reputation for a thousand years may depend upon the conduct of a single moment. — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
“There is a time to silence an adversary with the honey of logical persuasion, and there is a time to silence him with the… — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
“The inimitable stories of Tong-King never have any real ending, and this one, being in his most elevated style, has even less end than… — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place. — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
Although there exist many thousand subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet. — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
Alas! It is well written, The road to eminence lies through the cheap and exceedingly uninviting eating-houses. — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
Better a dish of husks to the accompaniment of a muted lute than to be satiated with stewed shark's fin and rich spiced wine… — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
There are few situations in life that cannot be resolved promptly, and to the satisfaction of all concerned, by either suicide, a bag of… — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
When struck by a thunderbolt it is unnecessary to consult the Book of Dates as to the precise meaning of the omen. — Ernest Bramah Copy Share
