Ambition has its disappointments to sour us, but never the good fortune to satisfy us. Its appetite grows keener by indulgence and all we can gratify it with at present serves but the more to inflame its insatiable desires.
Benjamin Franklin Quotes
There are two passions which have a powerful influence on the affairs of men. These are ambition and avarice.
Clearly spoken, Mr. Fogg; you explain English by Greek.
Poor Dick, eats like a well man, and drinks like a sick.
At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.
They that will not be counseled cannot be helped. If you will not hear Reason, she surely will rap your knuckles.
Good counsel failing men can give, for why? He that’s aground knows where the shoal doth lie.
Those things that hurt, instruct.
What one relishes, nourishes.
Words may show a man’s wit, but actions his meaning.
