Author: Laurence Sterne

Quotes

Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions.

Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions.

- Laurence Sterne

It is a great pity but tis certain from every day's observation of man, that he may be set on fire like a candle, at either end provided there is a sufficient wick standing out.

It is a great pity but tis certain from every day's observation of man, that he may be set on fire like a candle, at either end provided there is a sufficient wick standing out.

- Laurence Sterne

I am persuaded that every time a man smiles - but much more so when he laughs - it adds something to this fragment of life.

I am persuaded that every time a man smiles - but much more so when he laughs - it adds something to this fragment of life.

- Laurence Sterne

Only the brave know how to forgive... a coward never forgave; it is not in his nature.

Only the brave know how to forgive... a coward never forgave; it is not in his nature.

- Laurence Sterne

God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.

God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.

- Laurence Sterne

People who overly take care of their health are like misers. They hoard up a treasure which they never enjoy.

People who overly take care of their health are like misers. They hoard up a treasure which they never enjoy.

- Laurence Sterne

Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at.

Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at.

- Laurence Sterne

Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.

Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.

- Laurence Sterne

Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.

Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.

- Laurence Sterne

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