Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Louis de Jaucourt

Louis de Jaucourt

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Misfortune is the midwife of virtues.

Jean Paul

Jean Paul

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A man's friendship is often a support; a woman's friendship is always a consolation.

Jean Paul

Jean Paul

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In order for sleep, wealth, and health to be truly enjoyed, it is necessary to interrupt them.

Jean Paul

Jean Paul

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The shy are afraid before danger; the cowards, during it; the brave, afterwards.

Jean Paul

Jean Paul

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A man never reveals his own character more distinctly than when he describes another's.

Jean Paul

Jean Paul

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After power, there is nothing as sublime as knowing how to have control over its use.

Jean Paul

Jean Paul

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Art truly is not the bread, but rather the wine of life.

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Jean Paul

Jean Paul

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The most indestructible of miracles is human faith in them.

Jean Paul

Jean Paul

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Sufferings are like passing clouds: from afar they seem black, but up close they are barely gray.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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I prefer the dreams of the future to the history of the past.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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It is not wealth or splendor, but rather tranquility and work, that provide happiness.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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I am in favor of a government that is vigorously frugal and simple.