Famous quotes

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

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

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I confess that burying some people is a great pleasure.

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

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The common man expects the good and the bad from the outside, the thinking man expects it from himself.

Horace

Horace

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The pleasure that accompanies work makes fatigue forgotten.

Horace

Horace

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It is false that one has made a fortune when they don't know how to enjoy it.

Horace

Horace

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He who has started well is halfway through the work.

Horace

Horace

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The wise withdraw, the mischievous take advantage, and only fools admire.

Horace

Horace

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Pale death calls both to the humble cottages and to the towers of kings.