The more we know, the greater our thirst for knowledge. The water-lily, in the midst of waters, opens its leaves and expands its petals at the first pattering of showers, and rejoices in the raindrops with a quicker sympathy than the parched shrub in a sandy desert. Coleridge.
The more we work, the more we shall be 30 trodden down. Fr. Peasant Pr.
The more weakness, the more falsehood; strength goes straight; every cannon-ball that has in it hollows and holes goes crooked. Weaklings must lie. Jean Paul.
The more you are talked about, the less powerful you are. Disraeli.
The morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy. Bible.
The most advanced nations are always those who navigate the most. Emerson.
The most brilliant flashes of wit come from a 35 clouded mind, as lightning leaps only from an obscure firmament. Bovee.
The most certain sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness. Montaigne.
The most civilised are as near to barbarism as the most polished steel to rust. Nations, like metals, have only a superficial brilliancy. Rivarol.
The most cursory observation shows that a degree of reserve adds vastly to the latent force of character. Tuckerman.