To have too much forethought is the part of a wretch; to have too little is the part of a fool.
It does not matter that Dickens' world is not life-like; it is alive. - Lord David Cecil
It does not matter that Dickens' world is not life-like; it is alive.
- Lord David Cecil
The primary object of a student of literature is to be delighted. His duty is to enjoy himself, his efforts should be directed to developing his facu… - Lord David Cecil
The primary object of a student of literature is to be delighted. His duty is to enjoy himself, his efforts should be directed to developing his facu…
To have too much forethought is the part of a wretch; to have too little is the part of a fool. - Lord David Cecil
It requires as much reflection and wisdom to know what is not to be put into a sermon, as what is. - Lord David Cecil
It requires as much reflection and wisdom to know what is not to be put into a sermon, as what is.
Power rests in tranquillity. - Lord David Cecil
Power rests in tranquillity.
A contemplative life has more the appearance of a life of piety than any other; but it is the divine plan to bring faith into activity and exercise. - Lord David Cecil
A contemplative life has more the appearance of a life of piety than any other; but it is the divine plan to bring faith into activity and exercise.
Hypocrisy is folly. It is much easier, safer, and pleasanter to be the thing which a man aims to appear, than to keep up the appearance of being what… - Lord David Cecil
Hypocrisy is folly. It is much easier, safer, and pleasanter to be the thing which a man aims to appear, than to keep up the appearance of being what…
A warm blundering man does more for the world than a frigid wise man. - Lord David Cecil
A warm blundering man does more for the world than a frigid wise man.
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