The smaller the mind the greater the conceit

Topics: Mind Quotes

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not...

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not...

Little friends may prove great friends.

Little friends may prove great friends.

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

Plodding wins the race.

Plodding wins the race.

Example is the best precept.

Example is the best precept.

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good...

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good...

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

Example is the best precept.

Example is the best precept.

Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

The gods help them that help themselves.

The gods help them that help themselves.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.