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Richard Duppa
11 quotes
“All like to be pleased, few to be instructed; hence a severe moralist is rarely agreeable, while a man of detestable qualities may be well received.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are most pleased with the happiness of others when it arises out of habits similar to our own.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He who praises another, and falls short of what is expected, had better have said nothing.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“By studying trifles two of the best things in the world are neglected, knowledge, and your own understanding.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Who talks from thought and reflection is rarely eloquent; Madame de Staël was the only exception I ever knew to that rule.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To oppose a favourite prejudice is to risk odium, if you succeed, and contempt, if you fail.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Old friends are the best advisers, but seldom the most agreeable, because they are generally regardless of pleasing at the expense of truth.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In language, the ignorant have prescribed laws to the learned.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Men are more prone to revenge an injury than to repay a benefit; because obligations are burdensome and painful; but taking vengeance seems to be something gained.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Men are deceived by unreasonable hopes.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A Lacedæmonian, being asked why Sparta was unfortified, said, Do not deceive yourself; it is fortified by the virtues of the inhabitants.”
Richard Duppa (1770–1831) said by 1831 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source