But this is neither here nor there why do I mention it? Ask my pen, it governs me, I govern not it. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes govern mention pen
Only the brave know how to forgive... a coward never forgave; it is not in his nature. Laurence Sterne bravecowardforgive Change image and share on social
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb. Laurence Sterne godlambshear Change image and share on social
Of all the cants which are canted in this canting world, - though the cant of hypocrites may be the worst, - the cant of criticism is the most tormenting! Laurence Sterne badcantcriticism Change image and share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social
If you were to ask me to pick my favourite author, well, there are so many of them, I'd really just have to say the first names that came to mind, and I'm sure that I'll later think 'Oh, I should have mentioned that one.' Vikram Seth authorfavouritemention share on social
A man of letters never objects to a slum. He sharpens his pen there. George A. Moore lettermanobject Change image and share on social