Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or gratifies the fancy. Whatever diverts, is lively in its nature, and sometimes tumultuous in its effects.
Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory; men in public life often … - George Crabbe
Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory; men in public life often …
- George Crabbe
Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations. - George Crabbe
Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.
A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook. - George Crabbe
A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.
In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way. - George Crabbe
In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way.
Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved. - George Crabbe
Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved.
Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or grat… - George Crabbe
Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or grat…
Ease leads to habit, as success to ease. He lives by rule who lives himself to please. - George Crabbe
Ease leads to habit, as success to ease. He lives by rule who lives himself to please.
Some hearts are hidden, some have not a heart. - George Crabbe
Some hearts are hidden, some have not a heart.
A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still,… - George Crabbe
A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still,…
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