Famous quotes

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

William Cowper

William Cowper

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Following stupid precedents and blinking with both eyes is easier than thinking.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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The knowledge is proud of how much it has learned; wisdom is humble because it doesn't know more.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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Science and wisdom, far from being the same thing, often have little connection with each other.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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God made the countryside, and man made the city.

Cristina II

Cristina II

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There are two things that always make people talk: courage and vanity.

Cristina II

Cristina II

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Men always disapprove of what they are not capable of doing.

Cristina II

Cristina II

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If man tried to be as good as he tries to appear, he would achieve his goal.

Benedetto Croce

Benedetto Croce

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There are those who doubt the future of the ideal of freedom. We respond that it has more than a future: it possesses eternity.

Benedetto Croce

Benedetto Croce

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Annoying is the one who takes away our loneliness and does not give us company.

Benedetto Croce

Benedetto Croce

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Freedom is singular, as long as plural freedom exists.