The good of other times let people state; I think it lucky I was born so late.
Past Quotes
The past itself, as historical change continues to accelerate, has become the most surreal of subjects-making it possible… to see a new beauty in what is vanishing.
Nothing changes more consistently than the past; the past that influences our lives is not what actually happened but what we believe happened.
1. Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood. 2. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. 3. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. 4. Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society – the social ramble ain’t restful. 5. […]
We have unmistakable proof that throughout all past time, there has been a ceaseless devouring of the weak by the strong.
Some say that the age of chivalry is past, that the spirit of romance is dead. The age of chivalry is never past, so long as there is a wrong left unredressed on earth.
Some are so very studious of learning what was done by the ancients that they know not how to live with the moderns.
How pleasant it is, at the end of the day, No follies to have to repent; But reflect on the past, and be able to say, That my time has been properly spent.
It is one thing putting away the past, and quite another to tape its mouth shut.
People get nostalgic about a lot of things I don’t think they were that crazy about the first time around.
