Genius is to other gifts what the carbuncle is to the precious stones. It sends forth its own light, whereas other stones… — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
“Maxims of Ptahhotep spoke a lot of sense; 'Do not be arrogant because of your knowledge, but confer with the ignorant man… — Karl Wiggins Copy Share Image
Honor is like the eye, which cannot suffer the least impurity without damage. It is a precious stone, the price of which… — Jacques-Benigne Bossuet Copy Share Image
“What i realise now is that the story actually did have a happy ending: the children came back. In spite of everything… — Julia Green Copy Share Image
“held out to me a closed fist that seemed three-quarters precious stones in their clawlike settings. In a movement that spoke of… — Diane Setterfield Copy Share Image
“Whether or not the fame of Gilgamesh of Uruk had reached the Aegean – and the idea is attractive – there can… — N.K. Sandars Copy Share Image
Dwell, O mind, within yourself; Enter no other's home. If you but seek there, you will find All you are searching for.… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
All that is sweet, delightful, and amiable in this world, in the serenity of the air, the fineness of seasons, the joy… — William Law Copy Share Image
On his death bed, Alexander the Great summoned his generals and told them his three ultimate wishes: 1. The best doctors should… — Ritu Ghatourey Copy Share Image
I have always been fascinated with precious stones, especially colored ones, and knew that I would eventually join the family business and… — Neelam Kothari Copy Share Image
“The decorative arms race finally caved in under the sheer absurdity of Augustus the Strong (1670–1733), the Elector of Saxony who, with… — Simon Winder Copy Share Image
“No institution of learning of Ingersoll 's day had courage enough to confer upon him an honorary degree; not only for his… — Joseph Lewis Copy Share Image
It is wrong to wear diamonds before luncheon, except on one’s marriage rings. Before, after, and during breakfast, luncheon and dinner, it… — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
Let woman be a plaything, pure and fine, like a precious stone, illumined with the virtues of a world not yet come. — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
Then Christ shall be clothed with all the beauty of the elect as if with a long tunic variously adorned, in which… — Saint Bonaventure Sequoyah Copy Share Image
“Contrasts The windows of my poetry are wide open on the boulevards and in the shop windows Shine The precious stones of… — Blaise Cendrars Copy Share Image
“You are to make up your mind whether it is to be God or man. Whether you are to be free or… — Joseph Lewis Copy Share Image
For those who live by faith, the cross is a treasure more valuable than gold and precious stones. — Basil Moreau Copy Share Image
