Plain Reason Quotes by Sydney Smith

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• He who drinks a tumbler of London water has literally in his stomach more animated beings than there are men, women, and…
• Take short views, hope for the best and trust in God.
• When I hear any man talk of an unalterable law, the only effect it produces on me is to convince me that…
• Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone…
• A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves…
• Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.
• Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards;…
• Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.
• Among the smaller duties of life I hardly know any one more important than that of not praising where praise is not…
• Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you…
• A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.
• Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship.

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