I never read a book before reviewing it; it prejudices a man so.
Sydney Smith quote I never could find a man who could think for two minutes together.
Sydney Smith quote Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything.
Courage |
Sydney Smith quoteNever try to reason the prejudice out of a man. It was not reasoned into him, and cannot be reasoned out.
Sydney Smith quote There is one piece of advice, in a life of study, which I think no one will object to; and that is, every now and then to be completely idle - to do nothing at all.
Advice |
Sydney Smith quoteLive always in the best company when you read.
Sydney Smith quote Errors to be dangerous must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation.
Sydney Smith quote Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed.
Sydney Smith quote Biography
English clergyman and essayist 1771-1845