Sydney Thompson Dobell Quotes
Unsuccessful emulation is too apt to sink into envy, which of all sins has not even the excuse to offer of temporary gratification.
It is a zealot's faith that blasts the shrines of the false god, but builds no temple to the true.
It often requires more strength and judgment to resist than to embrace an opportunity. It is better to do nothing than to do other than well.
Sister Simplicitie! Sing, sing a song to me,-- Sing me to sleep! Some legend low and long, Slow as the summer song Of the dull Deep.
Stern duties need not speak sternly. He who stood firm before the thunder worshipped the still small voice.