Honor is like an island, rugged and without shores; we can never re-enter it once we are on the outside. [Fr., L'honneur est comme une ile escarpee et sans bords; On n'y peut plus rentrer des qu'on en est dehors.]
At times truth may not seem probable. - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
At times truth may not seem probable.
- Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Of all the animals which fly in the air, walk on the land, or swim in the sea, from Paris to Peru, from Japan to Rome, the most foolish animal in my … - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Of all the animals which fly in the air, walk on the land, or swim in the sea, from Paris to Peru, from Japan to Rome, the most foolish animal in my …
Attach yourself to those who advise you rather than praise you. - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Attach yourself to those who advise you rather than praise you.
A fop sometimes gives important advice. - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
A fop sometimes gives important advice.
Whate'er is well conceived is clearly said, And the words to say it flow with ease. - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Whate'er is well conceived is clearly said, And the words to say it flow with ease.
The world is full of fools; and he who would not wish to see one, must not only shut himself up alone, but must also break his looking-glass. - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
The world is full of fools; and he who would not wish to see one, must not only shut himself up alone, but must also break his looking-glass.
Hasten slowly, and without losing heart, put your work twenty times upon the anvil. [Fr., Hatez-vous lentement; et, sans perdre courage, Vingt fois s… - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Hasten slowly, and without losing heart, put your work twenty times upon the anvil. [Fr., Hatez-vous lentement; et, sans perdre courage, Vingt fois s…
Who is content with nothing possesses all things. - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Who is content with nothing possesses all things.
Happy who in his verse can gently steer, From grave to light, from pleasant to severe. - Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Happy who in his verse can gently steer, From grave to light, from pleasant to severe.
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