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Famous Quotes in History by Sydney Smith - 1
Here are some famous quotes in history by Sydney Smith.
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Benevolence is a natural instinct of the human mind; when A sees B in distress, his conscience always urges him to entreat C to help him.
He has no command over his understanding; it is always getting between his legs and tripping him up.
He has not body enough to cover his mind decently; his intellect is improperly exposed.
He has occasional flashes of silence that makes his conversation perfectly delightful.
He has returned from Italy a greater bore than ever; he bores on architecture, painting, statuary, and music.
He has spent all his life in letting down buckets into empty wells; and he is frittering away his age in trying to draw them up again.
He is remarkably well, considering that he has been remarkably well for so many years.
I am convinced digestion is the great secret of life.
I have no relish for the country; it is a kind of healthy grave.
I have the most perfect confidence in your indiscretion.
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them. - William Arthur Ward
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