Charles Simmons Quotes (19 Quotes)


    Sensible men show their sense by saying much in few words. If noble actions are the substance of life, good sayings are its ornament and guide.

    Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.


    Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.

    Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.


    A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.

    Good intentions are very mortal and perishable things. Like very mellow and choice fruit, they are difficult to keep.

    True greatness consists in being great in little things.


    No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.

    Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage.

    Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.

    For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame.

    A persons character is but half formed until after wedlock.

    It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.

    Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue.

    The biggest thing you can do is keep your heads up and keep playing hard. That's Hertford County basketball. We just didn't have the inside game.

    Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.

    The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.


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