'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause, and of obstinacy in a bad one. Laurence Sterne badgoodobstinacy Change image and share on social
Writing, when properly managed, (as you may be sure I think mine is) is but a different name for conversation. Laurence Sterne conversationmanagemine Change image and share on social
Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other. Laurence Sterne darknesslightpain Change image and share on social
I wish either my father or my mother, or indeed both of them, as they were in duty both equally bound to it, had minded what they were about when they begot me. Laurence Sterne begetbindduty Change image and share on social
Of all duties, prayer certainly is the sweetest and most easy. Laurence Sterne dutyeasyprayer Change image and share on social
Our passion and principals are constantly in a frenzy, but begin to shift and waver, as we return to reason. Laurence Sterne beginconstantlyfrenzy Change image and share on social
But this is neither here nor there why do I mention it? Ask my pen, it governs me, I govern not it. Laurence Sterne governmentionpen Change image and share on social
In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself. Laurence Sterne gainleanlearn Change image and share on social
When a man is discontented with himself, it has one advantage - that it puts him into an excellent frame of mind for making a bargain. Laurence Sterne advantagebargaindiscontented Change image and share on social
In all unmerciful actions, the worst of men pay this compliment at least to humanity, as to endeavour to wear as much of the appearance of it, as the case will well let them. Laurence Sterne actionappearancebad Change image and share on social