Revelation may not need the help of reason, but man does, even when in possession of revelation. Reason may be described as… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
No doubt solitude is wholesome, but so is abstinence after a surfeit. The true life of man is in society. — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
The effect of character is always to command consideration. We sport and toy and laugh with men or women who have none,… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
The amiable is a duty most certainly, but must not be exercised at the expense of any of the virtues. He who… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
Most men remember obligations, but not often to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent. — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
To feel oppressed by obligation is only to prove that we are incapable of a proper sentiment of gratitude. To receive favors… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
The fool is willing to pay for anything but wisdom. No man buys that of which he supposes himself to have an… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
The only rational liberty is that which is born of subjection, reared in the fear of God and the love of man. — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
Most men remember obligations, but are not often likely to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
Distinction is an eminence that is attained but too frequently at the expense of a fireside. — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
I believe that economists put decimal points in their forecasts to show they have a sense of humor. — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
Today's public opinion, though it may appear as light as air, may be tomorrow's legislation-for better or for worse. — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
The wonder is not that the world is so easily governed, but that so small a number of persons will suffice for the purpose.… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
Tact is one of the first mental virtues, the absence of which is often fatal to the best of talents; it supplies the place… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
Ambition is frequently the only refuge which life has left to the denied or mortified affections. We chide at the grasping eye, the daring… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
The true law of the race is progress and development. Whenever civilization pauses in the march of conquest, it is overthrown by the barbarian. — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
Better that we should err in action than wholly refuse to perform. The storm is so much better than the calm, as it declares… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius. — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
What we call vice in our neighbor may be nothing less than a crude virtue. To him who knows nothing more of precious stones… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
The birth of a child is the imprisonment of a soul. The soul must work its way out of prison, and, in doing so,… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
Public opinion is the greatest force for good, when it happens to be on our side — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
