Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

It is only kindred griefs that draw forth our tears, and each weeps really for himself. Heine.

It is only men collectively that live the life of man. Goethe.

It is only necessary to grow old to become 20 indulgent. I see no fault committed that I have not committed myself. Goethe.

It is only on reality that any power of action can be based. Emerson.

It is only people who possess firmness that can possess true gentleness. La Roche.

It is only reason that teaches silence. The heart teaches us to speak. Jean Paul.

It is only rogues who feel the restraints of law. J. S. Holland.

It is only strict precision of thought that confers 25 facility of expression. Schiller.

It is only the finite that has wrought and suffered; the infinite lies stretched in smiling repose. Emerson.

It is only time that possesses full reality, and our existence lies in it exclusively. Schopenhauer.