When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic. Sell not liberty to purchase power. Great short quote and quotation by: Benjamin Franklin , US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 – 1790)
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Whenever I hear people talking about “liberal ideas,” I am always astounded that men should love to fool themselves with empty sounds. An idea should never be liberal; it must be vigorous, positive, and without loose ends so that it may fulfill its divine mission and be productive. The proper place for liberality is in […]
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Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves. Great short quote and quotation by: Benjamin Franklin , US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, […]
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Whoever is out of patience is out of possession of his soul. Men must not turn into bees, and kill themselves in stinging others. Great short quote and quotation by: Sir Francis Bacon , English author, courtier, & philosopher (1561 – 1626)
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men. Great short quote and quotation by: Marcus Valerius Martialis , (40 AD – 103 AD)
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Lord Chesterfield, letter to his godson, December 18, 1765
Wit is so shining a quality that everybody admires it; most people aim at it, all people fear it, and few love it unless in themselves. Great short quote and quotation by: Lord Chesterfield, letter to his godson, December 18, 1765 , (1694 – 1773)
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With stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain. Great short quote and quotation by: Friedrich von Schiller , German dramatist & poet (1759 – 1805)
With stupidity the gods themselves struggle in vain. Great short quote and quotation by: Friedrich von Schiller , German dramatist & poet (1759 – 1805)
Herbert W. Boyer, co-founder of Genentech, Inc.
Wonder is what sets us apart from other life forms. No other species wonders about the meaning of existence or the complexity of the universe or themselves. Great short quote and quotation by: Herbert W. Boyer, co-founder of Genentech, Inc. , co-founder of Genentech, Inc.
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You can pick out actors by the glazed look that comes into their eyes when the conversation wanders away from themselves. Great short quote and quotation by: Michael Wilding ,
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