Quotes on Men

A man will turn over half a library to make one book.

A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted that riches, office, fortune and favour cannot satisfy him.

Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.

Getting money is not all a man's business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.

The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading in order to write. A man will turn over half a library to make a book.

No man can taste the fruits of autumn while he is delighting his scent with the flowers of spring.

Man alone is born crying, lives complaining, and dies disappointed.

When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative.

A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.

A man without a vote is man without protection.

But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.

A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.

If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

A peaceful man does more good than a learned one.

Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

Because, I figured that, because I was a successful man, I was wealthy, I was, you know, seemingly intelligent - even that I am not intelligent enough to ask for help.

Think 100 times before you take a decision, But once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man.

Mountains are to the rest of the body of the earth, what violent muscular action is to the body of man. The muscles and tendons of its anatomy are, in the mountain, brought out with force and convulsive energy, full of expression, passion, and strength.