phrases, quotes, aphorisms
The truest wisdom is a resolute determination. Wisdom
The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.
From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step. War
From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step.
If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing. Success
If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.
He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander. Politics
He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.
In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake. Politics
In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.
If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots. Peace
If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.
I generally had to give in. Marriage
I generally had to give in.
What is history but a fable agreed upon? History
What is history but a fable agreed upon?
Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy. History
Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever. History
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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