All Quotes

The seat of knowledge is in the head; of wisdom, in the heart. We are sure to judge wrong, if we do not feel right. ”

The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of ourselves by the same test: for it is on that on which our success in life depends. ”

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind. ”

The dupe of friendship, and the fool of love; have I not reason to hate and to despise myself? Indeed I do; and chiefly for not having hated and despised the world enough. ”

Even in the common affairs of life, in love, friendship, and marriage, how little security have we when we trust our happiness in the hands of others! ”

There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love. ”

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming. ”

Few things tend more to alienate friendship than a want of punctuality in our engagements. I have known the breach of a promise to dine or sup to break up more than one intimacy. ”

The true barbarian is he who thinks everything barbarous but his own tastes and prejudices. ”

Old friendships are like meats served up repeatedly, cold, comfortless, and distasteful. The stomach turns against them. ”