Most men take no notice of what is plain, as if that were of no use; but puzzle their thoughts to be themselves in those vast depths and abysses which no human understanding can fathom. Sherlock.
Most men think indistinctly, and therefore cannot speak with exactness. Johnson.
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? Bible.
Most men write now as if they expected that 25 their works should live no more than a month. Lord Orford.
Most natures are insolvent; cannot satisfy their own wants, have an ambition out of all proportion to their practical force, and so do lean and beg day and night continually. Emerson.
Most of our evils come from our vices. Pr.
Most of the appearing mirth in the world is not mirth, but art; the wounded spirit is not seen, but walks under a disguise. South.
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances, to the elevation of mankind. Thoreau.
Most of the mischief in the world would never 30 happen if men would only be content to sit still in their parlours. Pascal.
Most people think now-a-days the only hopeful way of serving your neighbour is to make a profit out of him; whereas, in my opinion, the hopefulest way of serving him is to let him make a profit out of me. Ruskin.