Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Francois Fenelon Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: France
  • Born: Aug 6, 1651
  • Died: Jan 7, 1715

François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon, more commonly known as François Fénelon, was a French Roman Catholic archbishop, theologian, poet and writer. He today is remembered mostly as the author of The Adventures of Telemachus, first published in 1699.

A good historian is timeless although he is a patriot, he will never flatter his country in any respect. respect

All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers. men & war

Do not make best friends with a melancholy sad soul. They always are heavily loaded, and you must bear half. best & sad

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake

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Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

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For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 other quotes from Storm Jameson

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To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

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