Tag: Beaconsfield

Turtle makes all men equal.

Nobody should ever look anxious except those who have no anxiety.

Nothing in life is more remarkable than the unnecessary anxiety which we endure and generally occasion ourselves.

Amusement, to an observing mind, is study.

The enterprise of America precedes that of Europe, as the industry of England precedes that of the rest of Europe.

The affections are the children of ignorance; when the horizon of our experience expands, and models multiply, love and admiration imperceptibly vanish.

No affections and a great brain,— these are the men to command the world.

I do not like giving advice: it is incurring an unnecessary responsibility.

There is no education like adversity.

Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.

I believe absence is a great element of charm.

I pride myself in recognizing and upholding ability in every party and wherever I meet it.