The clear-sighted do not rule the world, but they sustain and console it. Agnes Repplier clearconsolerule Change image and share on social
The tourist may complain of other tourists, but he would be lost without them. Agnes Repplier complainlosetourist Change image and share on social
A kitten is chiefly remarkable for rushing about like mad at nothing whatever, and generally stopping before it gets there. Agnes Repplier chieflygenerallykitten Change image and share on social
People who cannot recognize a palpable absurdity are very much in the way of civilization. Agnes Repplier absurditycivilizationpalpable Change image and share on social
Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding. Agnes Repplier bringdeepfriendly Change image and share on social
There are few nudities so objectionable as the naked truth. Agnes Repplier nakednudityobjectionable Change image and share on social
The thinkers of the world should by rights be guardians of the world's mirth. Agnes Repplier guardianmirthright Change image and share on social
Democracy forever teases us with the contrast between its ideals and its realities, between its heroic possibilities and its sorry achievements. Agnes Repplier achievementcontrastdemocracy Change image and share on social
Edged tools are dangerous things to handle, and not infrequently do much hurt. Agnes Repplier dangerousedgehandle Change image and share on social
It is not what we learn in conversation that enriches us. It is the elation that comes of swift contact with tingling currents of thought. Agnes Repplier contactconversationcurrent Change image and share on social