The multitude will hardly believe the excessive force of education, and in the difference of modesty between men and women, ascribe that to nature, which is altogether owing to early instruction: Miss is scarce three years old, but she's spoke…

Quote by Bernard Mandeville

Topics: Age Quotes

In this age, the man who dares to think for himself and to act independently...

In this age, the man who dares to think for himself and to act independently...

Old age has a great sense of calm and freedom.

Old age has a great sense of calm and freedom.

I decided to retire from show business at the age of 17, because I didn't...

I decided to retire from show business at the age of 17, because I didn't...

It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and...

It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and...

One should never make one's debut in a scandal. One should reserve that to give...

One should never make one's debut in a scandal. One should reserve that to give...

I'd be happy if I could think that the role of the library was sustained...

I'd be happy if I could think that the role of the library was sustained...

You can construct the character of a man and his age not only from what...

You can construct the character of a man and his age not only from what...

It is a sobering thought that when Mozart was my age, he had been dead...

It is a sobering thought that when Mozart was my age, he had been dead...

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.

Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age.

Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age.

I'm back... and you knew I was coming. On my way here I passed a...

I'm back... and you knew I was coming. On my way here I passed a...

Children from the age of five to ten should watch more television. Television depicts adults...

Children from the age of five to ten should watch more television. Television depicts adults...

Every reform was once a private opinion, and when it shall be a private opinion...

Every reform was once a private opinion, and when it shall be a private opinion...

The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.

The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.

But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she...

But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she...

Study until twenty five, investigate until forty, profession until sixty, at which age I would...

Study until twenty five, investigate until forty, profession until sixty, at which age I would...

One of the worst things that can happen in life is to win a bet...

One of the worst things that can happen in life is to win a bet...

Living in an age of advertisement, we are perpetually disillusioned. The perfect life is spread...

Living in an age of advertisement, we are perpetually disillusioned. The perfect life is spread...