Quotes by Temple, Sir William

Our present time is indeed a criticizing and critical time, hovering b >>

When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but lik >>

The best rules to form a young man, are, to talk little, to hear much, >>

Quotations about Ability

The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators. >>

You are the only person on earth who can use your ability. >>

We all have ability. The difference is how we use it. >>

The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered.

Temple, Sir William