Author of quotes: Sydney Smith

If you think me a fool, on the grounds that I am careless, then I, in turn, agree not to consider you smart just because you have a serious look.
You must not think me necessarily foolish because I am'm being facetious, nor will I consider you necessarily wise because you are grave.

What you don't know, it would be a great book.

Tonight I pray for you, but for much success, frankly, did not expect.

Marriage resembles a pair of scissors - halves can move in opposite directions, but will punish anyone who tries to come between them.

Wit all praise for the pleasure he gives, but seldom respected for the qualities which it is endowed.

The exaltation of the past at the expense of the present - the first sign of old age.

To make in the world something worthy, it is impossible to stand on coast, shivering and thinking about cold water and the dangers trapping swimmers. You have to jump into the water and swim as it will.

Illusions, like teeth, are lost with age.