Not even a god, they say, could be at once wise and in love.
Quotes from An Elephant for Aristotle — L. Sprague de Camp
1907–2000 United States
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One man’s wickedness becomes all men’s curse.
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
The knowledge of how to slay each other more swiftly is no true advance in civilization.
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
These folk are such liars that they think all other men are, too.
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
As the Persians say, kindness to the lion is cruelty to the lamb.
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
Alas, with what fortitude do we bear others’ misfortunes!
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
As they say, no tears are shed when an enemy dies.
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
The jackal fell into a dye pot and thought himself a peacock.
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
The wise man does not defy necessity.
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
Mighty is the empire of habit.
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
An Elephant for Aristotle (1958)
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