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Sydney Smith has 73 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:
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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…
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Take short views, hope for the best and trust in God.
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When I hear any man talk of an unalterable law, the only effect it produces on me is to convince me that…
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Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone…
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A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves…
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Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.
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Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards;…
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Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.
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Among the smaller duties of life I hardly know any one more important than that of not praising where praise is not…
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Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you…
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A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.
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Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship.
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I've always heard people's criticisms twice as loudly as their praise.
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Those who turn proud when their praise is sounded, who seek their own glory, not Christ's, or those who are moved by…
— Martin Luther
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The animate and inanimate creation all contribute to the true worship of God. All of creation must worship at whatever level of…
— Ed Buckner
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The individual who fears the criticism of others is no different from the one who seeks their praise. Both are shadow figures,…
— Richard Bode
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One cannot celebrate books sufficiently. After saying his best, still something better remains to be spoken in their praise. As with friends,…
— Amos Bronson Alcott
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People are very sincere in their praise, and you can't take it lightly.
— Joan Jett
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I.. know what I do, and am unmoved by men's blame, or their praise either.
— Robert Browning
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We all have our flaws but don't get it twisted an deny anyone's praise for The Lord God Almighty!!! Whoever has no…
— Larry J Cowell
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It is natural to every man to wish for distinction, and the praise of those who can confer honor by their praise,…
— Sydney Smith
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You can never be free of their criticism until you no longer seek their praise.
— Unknown Author
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