Excellence Quote by Sophocles Download Open image “What house, bloated with luxury, ever became prosperous without a woman's excellence?” — Sophocles ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Excellence House Luxury Prosperous
“Until the middle of the twentieth century, men earned most of the income for the family, while women, as “traditional housewives,” were responsible for… — Murray Milner Jr Copy Share Image
Long ago life was clean, sex was bad and obscene, and the rich were so mean. Stately homes for the Lords, croquet lawns, village… — Ray Davies Copy Share Image
“Her hospitality was something exquisite; she had the gift which so many women lack, of being able to make themselves and their houses belong… — Sarah Orne Jewett Copy Share Image
“From my personal experiences, it is evident that so many wealthy females within the kingdom are devoted to little else but frivolity, with their… — Jean Sasson Copy Share Image
It was not the house that grew dull, but I that grew dull in it. My wife was better than all women, and yet… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Women who make a house a home make a far greater contribution to society than those who command large armies or stand at the… — Gordon B. Hinckley Copy Share Image
Lives in previous centuries for women are largely a matter of class. It would have been fun to have been a rich, privileged woman… — Antonia Fraser Copy Share Image
I have reached the stage now where luxury is not in fine possessions but in carefree possessions, and the greatest luxury of all would… — Nan Fairbrother Copy Share Image
Every state of society is as luxurious as it can be. Men always take the best they can get. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
It is surprising how many great men and women a small house will contain. — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
The house a woman creates is a Utopia. She can't help it - can't help trying to interest her nearest and dearest not in… — Marguerite Duras Copy Share Image
In my humble opinion, having tons of products and furniture and magazines and clothes is not luxurious - living minimally is. — Emily Weiss Copy Share Image
Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Why should man fear since chance is all in all for him, and he can clearly foreknow nothing? Best to live lightly, as one… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
When ice appears out of doors, and boys seize it up while it is solid, at first they experience new pleasures. But in the… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time, because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worthwhile.… — Alan Kulwicki Copy Share Image
“But young men have not only this frivolous ambition of being thought masters of execution, inciting them on the one hand, but also their natural sloth tempting them on the other. They are terrified at the prospect before them, of the toil required to attain exactness. The impetuosity of youth is disgusted at the slow approaches of a regular siege,… — Anonymous Copy Share
Many humanists have argued that happiness involves a combination of hedonism and creative moral development; that an exuberant life fuses excellence and enjoyment, meaning… — Paul Kurtz Copy Share Image
Our civilization, bequeathed to us by fierce adventurers, eaters of meat and hunters, is so full of hurry and combat, so busy about many… — James Joyce Copy Share Image
“In your goals to go the extra mile, prepare to pay an extra cost. Excellence is to be exceptional, surpassing, more competent and a… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
We want to promote the great quality of athletics - and maintain it's integrity - all over the world. — Alberto Juantorena Copy Share Image
“Anytime I see a rainbow, what comes into my mind is how skillful and talented someone was to create an ark that didn't leak… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
If you are the master be sometimes blind, if you are the servant be sometimes deaf. — R. Buckminster Fuller Copy Share Image
