Quotes by Proverb

Something you don't want is dear at any price. >>

Where one is wise two are happy. >>

Silent men like still waters, are deep and dangerous. >>

Quotations about Merit

We may not always get what we want, but surely we will get what we des >>

'Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more, Sempronius, >>

Arrogance on the part of the meritorious is even more offensive to us >>

Merit is often an obstacle to fortune; the reason is it produces two bad effects, envy and fear.

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