Society
The brave man carves out his fortune, and every man is the son of his own works.4.7 · 14 votes · 77 reads
Art and Culture
The most difficult character in comedy is that of the fool, and he must be no simpleton that plays that part.3.1 · 49 votes · 4 reads
Thought and Reason
There is no greater folly in the world than for a man to despair.3.1 · 16 votes · 30 reads
Government and Politics
Thou camest out of thy mother's belly without government, thou hast liv'd hitherto without government, and thou mayst be carried to thy long home without government, when it shall please the Lord. How many people in this world live without government, yet4.2 · 60 votes · 140 reads
Thought and Reason
Truth may be stretched, but cannot be broken, and always gets above falsehood, as oil does above water.5.0 · 10 votes · 106 reads
Government and Politics
When the severity of the law is to be softened, let pity, not bribes, be the motive.4.8 · 32 votes · 117 reads
Various
You are a king by your own fireside, as much as any monarch in his throne.4.4 · 50 votes · 87 reads
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