What did William Godwin mean by: What indeed is life, unless so far as it is enjoyed? It does not merit the name. - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England Copy
+ The wise man is satisfied with nothing. Feraz Zeid, August 17, 2023December 12, 2023, William Godwin, Satisfied, Wise, 0 - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England
+ He that loves reading has everything within his reach. Feraz Zeid, October 5, 2023December 26, 2023, William Godwin, Book, Education, 0 - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England
+ The philosophy of the wisest man that ever existed, is mainly derived from the act of introspection. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Godwin, Philosophy, Wisest Man, 0 - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England
+ Study with desire is real activity; without desire it is but the semblance and mockery of activity. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Godwin, Desire, Study, 0 - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England
+ We cannot perform our tasks to the best of our power, unless we think well of our own capacity. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Godwin, Capacity, Tasks, 0 - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England
+ It is probable that there is no one thing that it is of eminent importance for a child to learn. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Godwin, Children, Importance, 0 - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England
+ He that revels in a well-chosen library, has innumerable dishes, and all of admirable flavour. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Godwin, Flavor, Library, 0 - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England
+ Books are the depositary of everything that is most honourable to man. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Godwin, Book, Lovers, 0 - William Godwin Philosopher and writer · England
It is the glory and merit of some men to write well and of others not to write at all. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
A lofty birth or a large fortune portend merit, and cause it to be the sooner noticed. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
Some people displease with merit, and others’ very faults and defects are pleasing. Explain - François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
Honest people will respect us for our merit: the public, for our luck. Explain - François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
There is merit without rank, but there is no rank without some merit. Explain - François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
Our merit gains us the esteem of the virtuous-our star that of the public. Explain - François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
The mark of extraordinary merit is to see those most envious of it constrained to praise. Explain - François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
