If there be any truer measure of a man than by what he does, it must be by what he gives. Robert South manmeasuretrue Change image and share on social
Guilt upon the conscience, like rust upon iron, both defiles and consumes it, gnawing and creeping into it, as that does which at last eats out the very heart and substance of the metal. Robert South conscienceconsumecreep Change image and share on social
Defeat should never be a source of discouragement but rather a fresh stimulus. Robert South defeatdiscouragementfresh Change image and share on social
Truth will lose its credit, if delivered by a person that has none. Robert South creditdeliverlose Change image and share on social
Loquacity storms the ear, but modesty takes the heart. Robert South earheartloquacity Change image and share on social
Innocence is like polished armor; it adorns and defends. Robert South adornarmordefend Change image and share on social
It is idleness that creates impossibilities; and where people don't care to do anything, they shelter themselves under a permission that it cannot be done. Robert South carecreateidleness Change image and share on social
Most of the appearance of mirth in the world is not mirth, it is art. The wounded spirit is not seen, but walks under a disguise. Robert South appearanceartdisguise Change image and share on social
An Aristotle was but the rubbish of an Adam, and Athens but the rudiments of Paradise. Robert South adamaristotleathens Change image and share on social
Folly enlarges men's desires while it lessens their capacities. Robert South capacitydesireenlarge Change image and share on social
