Quotes Library

March 26, 2025

The louder he talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), American philosopher and poet, The Conduct of Life (1860) ‘Worship’, Jay p.133

Are you always too eager in seeking the good opinion of others, selling yourself a bit too earnestly? Be careful.

Worse still—as an elderly nun once advised—“Beware the ‘holy’ ones.”

August 25, 2025

1 year ago

He that is minded to obey all the commonwealth’s orders, whether through fear of its power or through love of quiet

December 27, 2025

10 months ago

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

February 12, 2025

2 years ago

Why shouldn’t things be largely absurd, futile, and transitory? They are so, and we are so, and they and we go well together.

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