Man ceased to be an ape, vanquished the ape, on the day the first book was written.
More Quotes from Arthur Helps:
We should lay up in our minds a store of goodly thoughts which will be a living treasure of knowledge always with us, and from which, at various times, and amidst all the shiftings of circumstances, we might be sure of drawing some comfort, guidance and sympathy.Arthur Helps
Every happiness is a hostage to fortune.
Arthur Helps
A man's action is only a picture book of his creed.
Arthur Helps
There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.
Arthur Helps
The man of the house can destroy the pleasure of the household, but he cannot make it. That rests with the woman, and it is her greatest privilege.
Arthur Helps
Everywhere I have sought rest and not found it, except sitting in a corner by myself with a little book.
Arthur Helps
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