There are few defects in our nature so glaring as not to be veiled from observation by politeness and good-breeding.
Some like to understand what they believe in. Others like to believe in what they understand. - Stanisław I Leszczyński
Some like to understand what they believe in. Others like to believe in what they understand.
- Stanisław I Leszczyński
The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success. - Stanisław I Leszczyński
The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.
He who fears death dies every time he thinks of it. - Stanisław I Leszczyński
He who fears death dies every time he thinks of it.
A well-read fool is the most pestilent of blockheads; his learning is a flail which he knows not how to handle, and with which he breaks his neighbor… - Stanisław I Leszczyński
A well-read fool is the most pestilent of blockheads; his learning is a flail which he knows not how to handle, and with which he breaks his neighbor…
To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth. - Stanisław I Leszczyński
To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.
Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for. - Stanisław I Leszczyński
Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for.
How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old! - Stanisław I Leszczyński
How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!
Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge. - Stanisław I Leszczyński
Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.
Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings. - Stanisław I Leszczyński
Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.
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