I once asked a hermit in Italy how he could venture to live alone, in a single cottage, on the top of a mountain, a mile from any habitation? He replied, that Providence was his next-door neighbor. Laurence Sterne on alone
Nothing is so perfectly amusing as a total change of ideas. Laurence Sterne on change
So much of motion, is so much of life, and so much of joy, and to stand still, or get on but slowly, is death and the devil. Laurence Sterne on death
Alas! if the principles of contentment are not within us, the height of station and worldly grandeur will as soon add a cubit to a man's stature as to his happiness. Laurence Sterne on happiness
People who overly take care of their health are like misers. They hoard up a treasure which they never enjoy. Laurence Sterne on health
People who are always taking care of their health are like misers, who are hoarding a treasure which they have never spirit enough to enjoy. Laurence Sterne on health
The desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it. Laurence Sterne on knowledge
I take a simple view of life. It is keep your eyes open and get on with it. Laurence Sterne on life
Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest. Laurence Sterne on men
Only the brave know how to forgive... a coward never forgave it is not in his nature. Laurence Sterne on nature
Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions. Laurence Sterne on power
Religion which lays so many restraints upon us, is a troublesome companion to those who will lay no restraints upon themselves. Laurence Sterne on religion
Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners. Laurence Sterne on respect
In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself. Laurence Sterne on strength
An English man does not travel to see English men. Laurence Sterne on travel
Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions. Laurence Sterne on wisdom
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not. Laurence Sterne on wisdom