“Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them.”
— Sydney Smith
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“A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.”
— Sydney Smith
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Category: men
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“Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything.”
— Sydney Smith
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“Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.”
— Sydney Smith
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“Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.”
— Sydney Smith
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“What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion!”
— Sydney Smith
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“Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed.”
— Sydney Smith
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“Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship.”
— Sydney Smith
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“A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.”
— Sydney Smith
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“Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible.”
— Sydney Smith
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“A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.”
— Sydney Smith
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Category: great
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