The desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it.
From Laurence Sterne
'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause, and of obstinacy in a bad one.
An English man does not travel to see English men.
Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.
Titles of honor are like the impressions on coins, which add no value to gold or silver, but only render brass current.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Of all duties, prayer certainly is the sweetest and most easy.
An actor should be able to create the universe in the palm of his hand.
People who overly take care of their health are like misers. They hoard up a treasure which they never enjoy.
Keyholes are the occasions of more sin and wickedness, than all other holes in this world put together.
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