In a vain man, the smallest spark may kindle into the greatest flame, because the materials are always prepared for it. — David Hume Copy Share Image
What the sense feeleth, what the spirit discerneth, hath never its end in itself. But sense and spirit would fain persuade thee… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
Long customs are not easily broken; he that attempts to change the course of his own life very often labors in vain;… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter - - - for always there will be greater and… — Sylvia Plath Copy Share Image
I believe that it is better to learn from the diverse people around us than to try in vain to emulate them,… — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
Take not God's name in vain; select a time when it will have effect. — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
We must give up the vain idea of trying to please everybody. That is impossible, and the attempt is a mere waste… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Death is not more certainly a separation of our souls from our bodies than the Christian life is a separation of our… — William Law Copy Share Image
It is in vain to ridicule a rich fool, for the laughers will be on his side. — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
In vain have oceans been squandered on you, in vain the sun, wonderfully seen through Whitman’s eyes. You have used up the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I have done what I could do in life, and if I could not do better, I did not deserve it. In… — Maurice Maeterlinck Copy Share Image
Let me not be so vain to think that I'm the sole author of my victories and a victim of my defeats. — Ze Frank Copy Share Image
For my part, I believe that the vain, glorious and the violent will not inherit the earth. . . . In pursuance… — Daniel Berrigan Copy Share Image
What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile: In vain with… — Reginald Heber Copy Share Image
We wanted to test each other's capacity for survival: only if we had tried in vain to destroy one another would we… — Alain de Botton Copy Share Image
Faith's most severe tests come not when we see nothing, but when we see a stunning array of evidence that seems to… — Elisabeth Elliot Copy Share Image
She knew that the horse, born to serve nobly, had waited in vain for someone noble to serve. His spirit knew that… — D. H. Lawrence Copy Share Image
I've actually done a cover of 'Train in Vain' by The Clash with Viv Albertine - which was originally written about her. — Charli XCX Copy Share Image
An honest man speaks the truth, though it may give offence; a vain man, in order that it may. — William Hazlitt Copy Share Image
In the light of her son's comment she reconsidered the scene at the mosque, to see whose impression was correct. Yes it… — E. M. Forster Copy Share Image
All right, I'll take a chance. I will fall in love with you. If i'm a fool you can have the night,… — Bob Dylan Copy Share Image
Love is a great thing...which alone maketh every burden light.. Love is watchful, and while sleeping, still keeps watch; though fatigued, it… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Babaji's spiritual state is beyond human comprehension. The dwarfed vision of men cannot pierce to his transcendental star. One attempts in vain… — Sri Yukteswar Giri Copy Share Image
I think that it's hard for vain people to be funny. I think you can look any way you want as long… — Taran Killam Copy Share Image
