“Oh don't tell me of facts - I never believe in facts you know Canning said nothing was so fallacious as facts except figures.”
Sydney Smith“I always fear that creation will expire before teatime.”
Sydney Smith, The Sayings of Sydney Smith“No furniture is so charming as books.”
Sydney Smith, A memoir of the Rev. Sydney Smith“Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them.”
Sydney Smith“A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.”
Sydney Smith“Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything.”
Sydney Smith“Never talk for half a minute without pausing and giving others a chance to join in.”
Sydney Smith“What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion!”
Sydney Smith“A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.”
Sydney Smith“Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed.”
Sydney Smith“Never desert your own line of talent. Be what nature intended you for and you will succeed.”
Sydney Smith