All Sydney Smith Quotes
Errors, to be dangerous, must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation.
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A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.
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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.
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Find fault when you must find fault in private, and if possible sometime after the offense, rather than at the time.
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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.
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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.
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As the French say, there are three sexes - men, women, and clergymen.
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To business that we love we rise bedtime, and go to't with delight.
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