Famous quotes containing the words history of, history, polish, intelligence and/or services:
“The history of reform is always identical; it is the comparison of the idea with the fact. Our modes of living are not agreeable to our imagination. We suspect they are unworthy. We arraign our daily employments.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
“The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.”
—Tacitus (c. 55–117)
“Use the stones of another hill to polish your own jade.”
—Chinese proverb.
“The language of Friendship is not words, but meanings. It is an intelligence above language.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“O, the difference of man and man!
To thee a woman’s services are due.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)