Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to be taught; the former are like venomous spiders, extracting a poisonous quality, where the latter, like the bees, sip out a sweet and profitable juice

Quote by L Estrange

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'Tis better that a man's own works, than that another man's words should praise him

'Tis better that a man's own works, than that another man's words should praise him

It may serve as a comfort to us, in all our calamities and afflictions, that...

It may serve as a comfort to us, in all our calamities and afflictions, that...

We make mistakes the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our industry

We make mistakes the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our industry

Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to...

Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to...

Of all injustice, that is the greatest which goes under the name of law; and...

Of all injustice, that is the greatest which goes under the name of law; and...

In vain we chisel, as best we can, the mysterious block of which our life...

In vain we chisel, as best we can, the mysterious block of which our life...

In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding;...

In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding;...

A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts.

A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts.

Except among those whose education has been in the minimalist style, it is understood that...

Except among those whose education has been in the minimalist style, it is understood that...

I believe in the necessity for struggle by people at the bottom of any society.

I believe in the necessity for struggle by people at the bottom of any society.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out...

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out...

An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.

An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.

Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot...

Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot...

Privilege is the greatest enemy of right

Privilege is the greatest enemy of right

If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it

If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it

All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?

All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?

Whatever we learn to do, we learn by actually doing it; men come to be...

Whatever we learn to do, we learn by actually doing it; men come to be...

He injures a fair lady that beholds her not

He injures a fair lady that beholds her not

Anger may be foolish and obsurd, and one may be irritated when in the wrong;...

Anger may be foolish and obsurd, and one may be irritated when in the wrong;...

There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows...

There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows...

Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny.

Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny.