English
Politician,
Nobleman and
Author
(September 22,
1694 -
March 24,
1773)
"Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most, always like it the least."
"Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so."
"Few people do business well who do nothing else."
"Hear one side and you will be in the dark. Hear both and all will be clear."
"Honest error is to be pitied, not ridiculed."
"I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves."
"An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult."
"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
"Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request."
"Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded."
"Sex: the pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable."
"Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well."
