It has been more wittily than charitably said that hell is paved with good intentions; they have their place in heaven also. Robert Southey charitablygoodheaven Change image and share on social
To a resolute mind, wishing to do is the first step toward doing. But if we do not wish to do a thing it becomes impossible. Robert Southey impossiblemindresolute Change image and share on social
How little do they see what is, who frame their hasty judgments upon that which seems. Robert Southey framehastyjudgment Change image and share on social
Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means, without sinning against his own soul. The evil effect on himself is certain. Robert Southey effectendevil Change image and share on social
Not where I breathe, but where I love, I live; Not where I love, but where I am, I die. Robert Southey breathedielive Change image and share on social
Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the peace of the city, the security of the state. Like beams in a house or bones to a body, so is order to all things. Robert Southey beambodybone Change image and share on social
Live as long as you may, the first twenty years are the longest half of your life. Robert Southey halflifelive Change image and share on social
It is with words as with sunbeams - the more they are condensed, the deeper they burn. Robert Southey burncondensedeep Change image and share on social
Affliction is not sent in vain, young man, from that good God, who chastens whom he loves. Robert Southey afflictionchastengod Change image and share on social
What will not woman, gentle woman dare; when strong affection stirs her spirit up? Robert Southey affectiondaregentle Change image and share on social
