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S. E. Lindsay
Engineering is the practice of safe and economic application of the scientific laws governing the forces and materials of nature by means of organization, design and construction, for the general benefit of mankind.
S. G. Tallentyre
The men who had hated [the book], and had not particularly loved Helvtius, flocked round him now. Voltaire forgave him all injuries, intentional or unintentional. 'What a fuss about an omelette!' he had exclaimed when he heard of the burning. How abominab
Saadi
Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
Saadi
Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.
Saadi
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
Saadi
O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
Saadi
Nothing is so good for an ignorant man as silence; and if he was sensible of this he would not be ignorant.
Sacha Guitry
You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty.
Saint Ambrose
When you are at Rome live in the Roman style; when you are elsewhere live as they live elsewhere.
Saint Augustine
Total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Saint Augustine
Unless you believe, you will not understand.
Saint Augustine
I was in love with loving.
Saint Augustine
You (God) have not only commanded continence, that is, from what things we are to restrain our love, but also justice, that is, on what we are to bestow our love.
Saint Augustine
The argument is at an end.
Saint Augustine
Patience is the companion of wisdom.
Saint Augustine
O Lord, help me to be pure, but not yet.
Saint Augustine
Hear the other side. (Audi Partem Alteram)
Saint Augustine
Conscience and reputation are two things. Conscience is due to yourself, reputation to your neighbour.
Saint Basil
Do not measure your loss by itself; if you do, it will seem intolerable; but if you will take all human affairs into account you will find that some comfort is to be derived from them.
Saint Bernard
You will find something more in woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you can never learn from masters.
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Quotes are sorted in alphabetical order by the authors first name.
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S. E. Lindsay
Engineering is the practice of safe and economic application of the scientific laws governing the forces and materials of nature by means of organization, design and construction, for the general benefit of mankind.
S. G. Tallentyre
The men who had hated [the book], and had not particularly loved Helvtius, flocked round him now. Voltaire forgave him all injuries, intentional or unintentional. 'What a fuss about an omelette!' he had exclaimed when he heard of the burning. How abominab
Saadi
Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
Saadi
Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.
Saadi
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
Saadi
O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
Saadi
Nothing is so good for an ignorant man as silence; and if he was sensible of this he would not be ignorant.
Sacha Guitry
You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty.
Saint Ambrose
When you are at Rome live in the Roman style; when you are elsewhere live as they live elsewhere.
Saint Augustine
Total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Saint Augustine
Unless you believe, you will not understand.
Saint Augustine
I was in love with loving.
Saint Augustine
You (God) have not only commanded continence, that is, from what things we are to restrain our love, but also justice, that is, on what we are to bestow our love.
Saint Augustine
The argument is at an end.
Saint Augustine
Patience is the companion of wisdom.
Saint Augustine
O Lord, help me to be pure, but not yet.
Saint Augustine
Hear the other side. (Audi Partem Alteram)
Saint Augustine
Conscience and reputation are two things. Conscience is due to yourself, reputation to your neighbour.
Saint Basil
Do not measure your loss by itself; if you do, it will seem intolerable; but if you will take all human affairs into account you will find that some comfort is to be derived from them.
Saint Bernard
You will find something more in woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you can never learn from masters.
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