The first sigh of love is the last of wisdom. 35 Antoine Bret.
The first sin in our universe was Lucifer's, that of self-conceit. Carlyle.
The first spiritual want of a barbarous man is decoration, as indeed we still see among the barbarous classes in civilised countries. Carlyle.
The first step towards greatness is to be honest. Pr.
The first test of a truly great man is his humility. I do not mean by humility, doubt of his power or hesitation in speaking his opinions; but a right understanding of the relation between what he can say and do, and the rest of the world's sayings and doings. Ruskin.
The first thing for acceptance of truth is to 40 unlearn human doctrines and become as a little child. General Gordon.
The first thing in oratory, Demosthenes used to say, was action; the second, action; and the third, action.
The first use of education is to enable us to consult with the wisest and the greatest men on all points of earnest difficulty. Ruskin.
The first wealth is health. Sickness is poor-spirited, and cannot serve any one; it must husband its resources to live. But health or fulness answers its own ends, and has to spare, runs over, and inundates the neighbourhoods and creeks of other men's necessities. Emerson.
The first year let your house to your enemy; the second to your friend; the third, live in it yourself. Pr.