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Sydney Smith | science

Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible.

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Sydney Smith | respect

Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.

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Sydney Smith | religion

What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion!

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Sydney Smith | men

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.

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Sydney Smith | marriage

Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them.

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Sydney Smith | health

A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.

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Sydney Smith | happiness

A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.

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Sydney Smith | happiness

Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.

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Sydney Smith | great

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.