in Quotes & Aphorisms (Behavior)
It is easy for us to criticize the prejudices of our grandfathers, from which our fathers freed themselves. It is more difficult to search for prejudices among the beliefs and values that we hold.
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It is easy for us to criticize the prejudices of our grandfathers, from which our fathers freed themselves. It is more difficult to search for prejudices among the beliefs and values that we hold.
He has not a single redeeming defect.
What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence. The question is what can you make people believe you have done.
A series of congratulatory regrets.
Courtesy is only a thin veneer on the general selfishness.
If you want to be around in 10 years you've got to do something to differentiate yourself from the pack.
Search men's governing principles, and consider the wise, what they shun and what they cleave to.
"Cathy, this lamb of yours threatens like a bull!" He said. "It is in danger of splitting its skull against my knuckles. By God, Mr Linton, I'm mortally sorry that you are not worth knocking down!"
I do plainly and ingenuously confess that I am guilty of corruption, and do renounce all defense. I beseech your Lordships to be merciful to a broken reed.
Irony limits, finitizes, and circumscribes and thereby yields truth, actuality, content; it disciplines and punishes and thereby yields balance and consistency.