Pride dries the tears of anger and vexation; humility, those of grief. The one is indignant that we should suffer; the other… — Sophie Swetchine Copy Share Image
To be happy is not only to be freed from the pains and diseases of the body, but from anxiety and vexation… — John Tillotson Copy Share Image
There is nothing so insupportable to man as to be in entire repose, without passion, occupation, amusement, or application. Then it is… — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
In recognizing that words have power to define and to compel, the semanticists are actually testifying to the philosophic quality of language… — Richard M. Weaver Copy Share Image
The more we can be raised above the petty vexations and pleasures of this world into the eternal life to come, the… — Arthur Penrhyn Stanley Copy Share Image
