No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them deliberately. — Michel de Montaigne Copy Share Image
“I never met a pig I didn't like. All pigs are intelligent, emotional, and sensitive souls. They all love company. They all… — Sy Montgomery Copy Share Image
To smile at the jest which plants a thorn in another's breast is to become a principal in the mischief. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan Copy Share Image
Certainty is the mother of repose, and therefore the common law aims at certainty. — Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke Copy Share Image
No one has something original or important to say will willing we run the risk of being misunderstood; people who write obscurely… — William Zinsser Copy Share Image
The mischiefs of anarchy have been equaled by the mischiefs of government. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
If the Soul sees, after death , what passes on this earth , and watches over the welfare of those it loves,… — Albert Pike Copy Share Image
“The mischief springs from the power which the monied interest derives from a paper currency which they are able to control, from… — Andrew Jackson Copy Share Image
The peril of every fine faculty is the delight of playing with it for pride. Talent is commonly developed at the expense… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
A pure Democracy, by which I mean a Society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the Government… — James Madison Copy Share Image
That men, in reality, did not have friends in other men. That the fellowship of men, despite its joyous banter, old memories… — Manu Joseph Copy Share Image
You ought to love all mankind; nay, every individual of mankind. You ought not to love the individuals of your domestic circles… — Percy Bysshe Shelley Copy Share Image
... so large a portion of those who hold much capital, instead of using their various advantages for the greatest good of… — Catharine Beecher Copy Share Image
Without religion, I believe that learning does real mischief to the morals and principles of mankind. — Benjamin Rush Copy Share Image
It's Latin, which is an excellent language for mischief-making, which is why governments are so fond of it. — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
Virtue may be assailed, but never hurt, Surprised by unjust force, but not enthralled; Yea even that which mischief meant most harm.… — John Milton Copy Share Image
A fundamental premise of American democratic theory is that government exists to serve the people. ... Public records are one portal through… — Sandra Day O'Connor Copy Share Image
The mature man lives quietly, does good privately, takes responsibility for his actions, treats others with friendliness and courtesy, finds mischief boring… — Kenneth Rexroth Copy Share Image
A little neglect may breed mischief: for want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“I promise I will repay you.” “Oh yeah?” she asked, looking at him, with his bare feet and plain, dark clothes. “With… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
O mischief, thou art swift to enter in the thoughts of desperate men! — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Th' ethereal mould Incapable of stain would soon expel Her mischief, and purge off the baser fire, Victorious. Thus repuls'd, our final… — John Milton Copy Share Image
