The one-legged never stumble.

- Ernest Bramah

The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place.

- Ernest Bramah

One cannot live for ever by ignoring the price of coffins.

- Ernest Bramah

How is it possible to suspend topaz in one cup of the balance and weigh it against amethyst in the other; or who in a single language can compare the…

- Ernest Bramah

There are few situations in life that cannot be resolved promptly, and to the satisfaction of all concerned, by either suicide, a bag of gold, or thr…

- Ernest Bramah

One may ride upon a tiger's back but it is fatal to dismount.

- Ernest Bramah

He who thinks he is raising a mound may only in Reality be digging a pit.

- Ernest Bramah

He who has failed three times sets up as an instructor.

- Ernest Bramah

Although there exist many thousand subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet.

- Ernest Bramah