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Sydney Smith
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"A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Courage
"Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Happiness
"Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Science
"Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Nature
"A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Happiness
"What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion!"
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Religion
"Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Beauty
"Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Marriage
"Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Respect
"Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship."
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Sydney Smith
Topic(s):
Friendship
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