"When I hear any man talk of an……" — Sydney Smith
"When I hear any man talk of an unalterable law, the only effect it produces on me is to convince me that he is an unalterable fool"
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Sydney Smith
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71 Quotes by Sydney Smith
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Take short views, hope for the best and trust in God.
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Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always…
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A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to…
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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…
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Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love…
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Among the smaller duties of life I hardly know any one more important than that of not praising where praise…
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Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for,…
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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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