As an enemy is made more fierce by our flight, so Pain grows proud to see us knuckle under it. She will surrender upon much better terms to those who make head against her. Michel De Montaigne on pain
Hath God obliged himself not to exceed the bounds of our knowledge? Michel De Montaigne on religion
All that's bright must fade, The brightest still the fleetest; All that's sweet was made But to be lost when sweetest. Thomas Moore on age
Mary, I believed thee true, And I was blest in thus believing; But now I mourn that ever I knew A girl so fair and so deceiving. Thomas Moore on deceit
Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames. Thomas Moore on love
Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames. Thomas Moore on marriage
Marriage is an Athenic weaving together of families, of two souls with their individual fates and destinies, of time and eternity - everyday life married to the timeless mysteries of the soul. Thomas Moore on marriage
The world is seldom what it seems; to man, who dimly sees, realities appear as dreams, and dreams realities. Thomas Moore on world
This world is all a fleeting show, For man's illusion given; The smiles of joy, the tears of woe, Deceitful shine, deceitful flow, - There's nothing true but Heaven. Thomas Moore on world
Laughter is not a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is the best ending for one. Christian Morgenstern on laughter
In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty. Christopher Morley on beauty
No man is lonely eating spaghetti; it requires so much attention. Christopher Morley on food
There is only one success ... to be able to spend your life in your own way, and not to give others absurd maddening claims upon it. Christopher Morley on success