Unsuccessful emulation is too apt to sink into envy, which of all sins has not even the excuse to offer of temporary… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Emulation Copy Share Image
It is a zealot's faith that blasts the shrines of the false god, but builds no temple to the true. — Sydney Thompson Dobell Blast Copy Share Image
Sister Simplicitie! Sing, sing a song to me,-- Sing me to sleep! Some legend low and long, Slow as the summer song… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Dull Copy Share Image
Stern duties need not speak sternly. He who stood firm before the thunder worshipped the still small voice. — Sydney Thompson Dobell Duty Copy Share Image
It often requires more strength and judgment to resist than to embrace an opportunity. It is better to do nothing than to… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Embrace Copy Share Image
The secret of pleasure in life, as distinct from its great triumphs of transcendent joy, is to live in a series of… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Condemnation Copy Share Image
He who, being bold For life to come, is false to the past sweet Of mortal life, hath killed the world above.… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Dear Copy Share Image
