Giovanni Ruffini Quotes
- Stories first heard at mothers knee are never wholly forgotten.
- The perception of the beautiful is gradual, and not a lightning revelation; it requires not only time, but some study.
- The teacher is like the candle which lights others in consuming itself.
- Selfishness, if but reasonably tempered with wisdom, is not such an evil trait.
- If country life be healthful to the body, it is no less so to the mind.
- Rank and riches are chains of gold, but still chains.
- Offended self-love never forgives.