A word of kindness is seldom spoken in vain. It can be and is often treasured by the recipient for life. — George D. Prentice Copy Share Image
He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
In outward show so splendid and so vain; 'tis but a gilded block without a brain. — Phaedrus Copy Share Image
We never think of the main business of life till a vain repentance minds us of it at the wrong end. — Roger L'Estrange Copy Share Image
Complaining is a vain way of explaining pain without gaining relief. Keep complains distances away from you. — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
People who are very vain are usually equally susceptible; and they who feel one thing acutely, will so feel another. — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Copy Share Image
In vain our labours are, whatsoe'er they be, unless God gives the Benediction. — Robert Herrick Copy Share Image
When the vain speaker has sat down, and the people say 'what a good speech,' it still takes an ounce to balance… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
June falls asleep upon her bier of flowers; In vain are dewdrops sprinkled o'er her, In vain would fond winds fan her… — Lucy Larcom Copy Share Image
Western dance begins with its feet firmly planted on the ground whereas Butoh begins with a dance wherein the dancer tries in… — Tatsumi Hijikata Copy Share Image
Thus grows up fashion, an equivocal semblance, the most puissant, the most fantastic and frivolous, the most feared and followed, and which… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Hence, all you vain delights, As short as are the nights Wherein you spend your folly! There's naught in this life sweet… — John Fletcher Copy Share Image
I try to dress the bottom I have. The body I have and the bottom I have. I have the intention of… — Jane Lynch Copy Share Image
Their origin is commonly unknown; for the practice often continues when the cause has ceased, and concerning superstitious ceremonies it is in… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Not in vain has Lincoln lived, for he has helped to make this republic an example of justice, with no caste but… — George Bancroft Copy Share Image
Look within. Within you is the hidden God. Within you is the immortal soul. Within you is the inexhaustible spiritual treasure. Within… — Sivananda Copy Share Image
The growth of New England was a result of the aggregate efforts of a busy multitude, each in his narrow circle toiling… — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
I am ever Thine. If Thou cast me out, who shall take me in? If Thou disregard me, who shall look on… — Lancelot Andrewes Copy Share Image
Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Good-bye, my moonsong and my breath, my white nights and golden days, my fresh water and my fire. Good-bye, and may you… — Paullina Simons Copy Share Image
Jump way back to one time, Evie and me did this fashion shoot in a junk yard, in a slaughterhouse, in a… — Chuck Palahniuk Copy Share Image
Gentlemen, if ever a generation will come after us which is so weak and soft-hearted that it doesn't understand our task, then… — Odilo Globocnik Copy Share Image
In geometry I find certain imperfections which I hold to be the reason why this science, apart from transition into analytics, can… — Nikolai Lobachevsky Copy Share Image
If to be venerated for benevolence, if to be admired for talents, if to be esteemed for patriotism, if to be beloved… — George Washington Copy Share Image
For this I see, that we, all we that live, Are but vain shadows, unsubstantial dreams. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
The German Army is tired. The vain effort to defeat Russia's armies has used up its equipment and reduced its morale. — Walther von Brauchitsch Copy Share Image
Live for yourself and you will live in vain; Live for others, and you will live again. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
A vain man finds his account in speaking good or evil of himself. — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Roll on, thou deep and dark blue ocean, roll! Ten thousand blubber-hunters sweep over thee in vain. — Herman Melville Copy Share Image
Arrogant, pompous, obnoxious, vain, cruel, verbose, a showoff. I have been called all of these. Of course, I am. — Howard Cosell Copy Share Image
[The] vain and transitory scenes of human greatness are unworthy of a serious thought. — Edward Gibbon Copy Share Image
And I never believed that the multitude / of dreams and many words were vain. — Li-Young Lee Copy Share Image
I'm too vain, one of my biggest sins, but it saved me; I can see what excess does. — Grace Jones Copy Share Image
Christ could be born a thousand times in Bethlehem - but all in vain until He is born in me. — Angelus Silesius Copy Share Image
Nature forms us in a certain manner, both inwardly and outwardly, and it is in vain to attempt to alter it. — Lady Hester Stanhope Copy Share Image
Compliments make me vain: & when I am vain, I am insolent & overbearing. It is a pity, too, because I love… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
What labor and pains worldlings take to obtain the vain things of this life-to obtain the poor things of this world, which… — Thomas Brooks Copy Share Image
Those dreams that on the silent night intrude, and with false flitting shapes our minds delude ... are mere productions of the… — Jonathan Swift Copy Share Image
If I can in any way contribute to the Diversion or Improvement of the Country in which I live, I shall leave… — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
Do angels take the Lord's name in vain? The idea is so ridiculous that we scarcely like to ask the question. ...… — George Q. Cannon Copy Share Image
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