Errors, to be dangerous, must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation. Sydney Smith alliancecirculationdangerous Change image and share on social
Find fault when you must find fault in private, and if possible sometime after the offense, rather than at the time. Sydney Smith faultfindoffense Change image and share on social
Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. Sydney Smith existencefortifyfriendship Change image and share on social
It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little - do what you can. Sydney Smith greatmistake Change image and share on social
No man can ever end with being superior who will not begin with being inferior. Sydney Smith beginendinferior Change image and share on social
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort. Sydney Smith couragedaydeal Change image and share on social
I look upon Switzerland as an inferior sort of Scotland. Sydney Smith inferiorscotlandsort Change image and share on social
Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed. Sydney Smith desertintendline Change image and share on social
What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion! Sydney Smith amusementenglandpity Change image and share on social
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. Sydney Smith comfortableconsciencegood Change image and share on social
