Famous quotes

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

Isocrates

Isocrates

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We test gold in the fire, we distinguish our friends in adversity.

Isocrates

Isocrates

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Mathematics is a gymnastics of the mind and a preparation for philosophy.

Isocrates

Isocrates

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A collection of beautiful maxims is a more valuable treasure than riches.

Federico Luis Jahn

Federico Luis Jahn

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The secret to living in peace with everyone consists in the art of understanding each person according to their individuality.

Henry James

Henry James

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There are three important things in life: be kind, be kind, and be kind.

Henry James

Henry James

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The more I think about it, the more things I understand, and the more things I understand, the more scared I get.

William James

William James

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When we should make a choice and we don't, that is already a choice.

William James

William James

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There is no greater lie than the misunderstood truth.

William James

William James

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The art of being wise consists in knowing what to turn a blind eye to.