Better a dish of husks to the accompaniment of a muted lute than to be satiated with stewed shark's fin and rich spiced wine of which the cost is frequently mentioned by the provider.
The one-legged never stumble. - Ernest Bramah
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
The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place.
One cannot live for ever by ignoring the price of coffins. - Ernest Bramah
One cannot live for ever by ignoring the price of coffins.
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
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…
One may ride upon a tiger's back but it is fatal to dismount. - Ernest Bramah
One may ride upon a tiger's back but it is fatal to dismount.
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
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…
He who has failed three times sets up as an instructor. - Ernest Bramah
He who has failed three times sets up as an instructor.
He who thinks he is raising a mound may only in Reality be digging a pit. - Ernest Bramah
He who thinks he is raising a mound may only in Reality be digging a pit.
Although there exist many thousand subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet. - Ernest Bramah
Although there exist many thousand subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet.
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