Firmness Quote by Lord Erskine Download Open image “That which is called firmness in a king is called obstinacy in a donkey.” — Lord Erskine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.1 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Firmness
A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed… — John Selden Copy Share Image
All I say is, kings is kings, and you got to make allowances. Take them all around, they're a mighty ornery lot. It's the… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
Obstinacy is the strength of the weak. Firmness founded upon principle, upon the truth and right, order and law, duty and generosity, is the… — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
A king is he who has laid fear aside and the base longings of an evil heart; whom ambition unrestrained and the fickle favor… — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image
I grew up with donkeys, as well as horses, but I'm more interested in donkeys. — Bonnie Jo Campbell Copy Share Image
To call a king "Prince" is pleasing, because it diminishes his rank. — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
“A king does not abide within his tent while his men bleed and die upon the field. A king does not dine while his… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
Kings cannot ennoble thee, thou good, great soul, for One who is higher than kings hath done that for thee; but a king can… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“king is a servant when he mimics other kings without understanding. A king is a trader when he uses rules to get all the things that he desires. A king is a master when he uses rules to impose his thoughts on those around him. A king is a seer when he understands the thought behind the rules and so… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share
Parents should have perfect control over their own spirits, and with mildness and yet firmness bend the will of the child until it shall… — Ellen G. White Copy Share Image
Wisdom teaches us to do, as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a colour. — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image
Confide not in the firmness of your principles, or the steadfastness of your integrity. Be always vigilant and fearful. Never think you have enough… — Charles Brockden Brown Copy Share Image
In respect to foresight and firmness, the people are more prudent, more stable, and have better judgement than princes. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“Develop flexibility and you will be firm; cultivate yielding and you will be strong.” — Liezi Copy Share Image
The door of conciliation and compromise is finally closed by our adversaries, and it remains only to us to meet the conflict with the… — Robert Toombs Copy Share Image
When we see ourselves in a situation which must be endured and gone through, it is best to make up our minds to it,… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The grave, dread thing! Men shiver when thou'rt named: Nature appalled, Shakes off her wonted firmness. — Robert Blair Copy Share Image
Nothing can be more touching than to behold a soft and tender female, who had been all weakness and dependence, and alive to every… — Washington Irving Copy Share Image
A wise man who stands firm is a statesman, a foolish man who stands firm is a catastrophe. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
God know that a mother need fortitude and courage and tolerance and flexibility and patience and firmness and nearly every other brave aspect of… — Phyllis McGinley Copy Share Image
I'm glad [Ornette Coleman] is such an individualist. I like the firmness of thought and purpose that goes into what he's doing, even though… — Paul Desmond Copy Share Image
![“I'm glad [Ornette Coleman] is such an individualist. I like the firmness of thought and purpose that goes into what he's doing, even though I don't always like to listen to it. It's like living in a house where everything's painted red.” quote by Paul Desmond](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fd0/paul-desmond-29592_firmness_i-m-glad-ornette-coleman-is-such-an-indi_269489.jpg)