Never talk for half a minute without pausing and giving others a chance to join in. - Sydney Smith 1 Share Now -
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. - Sydney Smith 2 Share Now -
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort. - Sydney Smith 3 Share Now -
Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed. - Sydney Smith 4 Share Now -
Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything. - Sydney Smith 5 Share Now -
Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them. - Sydney Smith 6 Share Now -
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. - Sydney Smith 7 Share Now -
Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship. - Sydney Smith 8 Share Now -
What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion! - Sydney Smith 9 Share Now -
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort. - Sydney Smith 10 Share Now -
