Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Philip James Bailey Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Apr 22, 1816
  • Died: Nov 6, 1902

Philip James Bailey was an English Spasmodic poet, best known as the author of Festus.

Imagination is the air of mind. imagination

The sole equality on earth is death. death & equality

Respect is what we owe love, what we give. love & respect

Kindness is wisdom. wisdom

Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade. Memorial Day

Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth. religion & truth

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 sayings from Robert Browning

22 sayings from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 other wisdom & wit from Honore de Balzac

53 other wisdom & wit from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 other views from Isadora Duncan

5 other views from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 thoughts from Henry Ward Beecher

58 thoughts from Henry Ward Beecher