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

Sydney Smith Journalist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jun 3, 1771
  • Died: Feb 22, 1845

Sydney Smith was an English wit, writer and Anglican cleric.

Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything. courage

A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. happiness & health

What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion! religion

Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life let us swear eternal friendship. friendship

Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect. respect

Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. happiness

Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible. science

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 wisdom & wit 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 sayings 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 more quotes from Victor Hugo

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