Quotes by Sterne, Laurence

'Tis no extravagant arithmetic to say, that for every ten jokes, thou >>

Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other. >>

The history of a soldier's wound beguiles the pain of it. >>

Quotations about Solitude

A man can be himself only so long as he is alone. >>

The good and the wise lead quiet lives. >>

Get away from the crowd when you can. Keep yourself to yourself, if on >>

In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.

Sterne, Laurence