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I counsel you by way of caution to forbear from crossing the moor in those dark hours when the powers of evil are exalted.
Arthur Conan Doyle1859–1930The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), Chapter 2In context
- Good & Evil
See how the trees beside a stream in flood
Save, if they yield to force, each spray unharmed,
But by resisting perish root and branch.
Sophocles496–406 BCAntigone (c. 441 BC), spoken by HaemonIn context
- Nature
- Wisdom
Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar.
William Shakespeare1564–1616Hamlet (c. 1600), Act I, Scene III, spoken by PoloniusIn context
“Speak in French when you can’t think of the English for a thing⁠—turn out your toes as you walk⁠—and remember who you are!”
Lewis Carroll1832–1898Through the Looking-Glass (1871), Chapter IIIn context
Follow your inclinations with due regard to the policeman round the corner.
W. Somerset Maugham1874–1965Of Human Bondage (1915), Chapter LIIIIn context
- Morality
It’s no good crying over spilt milk, because all the forces of the universe were bent on spilling it.
W. Somerset Maugham1874–1965Of Human Bondage (1915), Chapter LXVIIIn context
- Philosophy
Never fear quarrels, but seek adventures.
Alexandre Dumas1802–1870The Three Musketeers (1844), Chapter IIn context
- Courage
“If you must wish,” he said, gruffly, “wish for something sensible.”
W. W. Jacobs1863–1943The Monkey’s Paw (1902)In context
Against backbiting there is no defence
So let us try to live in innocence,
To silly tattle pay no heed at all,
And leave the gossips free to vent their gall.
Molière1622–1673Tartuffe (1664–1669), Act I, Scene I, spoken by CleanteIn context
- Talking
Look before you leap.
Aesop620–564 BCAesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion – The Cat and the CockIn context
- Decisions
Self-help is the best help.
Aesop620–564 BCAesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Lion and the Mouse – The Fawn and His MotherIn context
- Motivation & Goals
Those who seek to please everybody please nobody.
Aesop620–564 BCAesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – The Man and His Two SweetheartsIn context
Go, and do thou likewise.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Gospel of Luke (1611), Luke 10:37 (KJV)In context
- Charity
Let all things be done decently and in order.
The Bible (King James Version)1 Corinthians 14:40 (KJV)In context