Famous quotes containing the words current, jewel and/or class:
“Talent develops in quiet places, character in the full current of human life.”
—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (17491832)
“The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.”
—Sun Tzu (6th5th century B.C.)
“All this class of pleasures inspires me with the same nausea as I feel at the sight of rich plum-cake or sweetmeats; I prefer the driest bread of common life.”
—Sydney Smith (17711845)
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