Government and Politics
In politics, as on the sickbed, people toss from side to side, thinking they will be more comfortable.4.5 · 64 votes · 12 reads
Art and Culture
In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.3.2 · 41 votes · 48 reads
Thought and Reason
It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.4.6 · 10 votes · 144 reads
Nature
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.3.2 · 5 votes · 95 reads
Society
Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.4.6 · 12 votes · 158 reads
Various
Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them.3.9 · 30 votes · 169 reads
Society
Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.3.7 · 25 votes · 109 reads
Various
Look closely at those who patronize you. Half are unfeeling, half untaught.4.8 · 44 votes · 170 reads
Virtues
Men show their character in nothing more clearly than what they think laughable.4.6 · 6 votes · 177 reads
Government and Politics
Napoleon affords us an example of the danger of elevating one's self to the absolute, and sacrificing everything to the carrying out of an idea.3.1 · 30 votes · 65 reads
Government and Politics
Napoleon for the sake of a good name broke in pieces half the world.4.9 · 12 votes · 45 reads
Virtues
Never by reflection, but only by doing is self-knowledge possible to one.4.5 · 13 votes · 125 reads
Various
No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others.3.8 · 23 votes · 182 reads
Thought and Reason
Oh how sweet it is to hear one's own convictions from another's lips.4.5 · 58 votes · 12 reads
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