Douglas William Jerrold Quote

Peace: In international affairs, a period of cheating between two periods of fighting

Man is made or unmade by himself; in the armoury of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself; he also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy and strength and peace.

CALMNESS of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control.

There can be no possible question that it is to the interest of the city that both the Spartans and these Thebans should be weak.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

Why, when we have our acknowledged foes, do we seek to procure others?