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Quotes from Maxims, Reflections, &c — Richard Duppa

1770–1831 England

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In language, the ignorant have prescribed laws to the learned.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

Who talks from thought and reflection is rarely eloquent; Madame de Staël was the only exception I ever knew to that rule.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

By studying trifles two of the best things in the world are neglected, knowledge, and your own understanding.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

He who praises another, and falls short of what is expected, had better have said nothing.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

Old friends are the best advisers, but seldom the most agreeable, because they are generally regardless of pleasing at the expense of truth.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

To oppose a favourite prejudice is to risk odium, if you succeed, and contempt, if you fail.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

A Lacedæmonian, being asked why Sparta was unfortified, said, Do not deceive yourself; it is fortified by the virtues of the inhabitants.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

We are most pleased with the happiness of others when it arises out of habits similar to our own.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

All like to be pleased, few to be instructed; hence a severe moralist is rarely agreeable, while a man of detestable qualities may be well received.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

Men are more prone to revenge an injury than to repay a benefit; because obligations are burdensome and painful; but taking vengeance seems to be something gained.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

Men are deceived by unreasonable hopes.

Maxims, Reflections, &c (1830)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Richard Duppa (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.