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

If you would cease to dislike a man, try to get nearer his heart. J. M. Barrie.

If you would create something, you must be something. Goethe.

If you would ensure a peaceful old age, be careful of the acts of each day of your youth; for with youth the deeds thereof are not to be left behind. Isaac Disraeli.

If you would eschew pain, eschew pleasure. The Cynics.

If you would have a faithful servant and one 35 you like, serve yourself. Ben. Franklin.

If you would have it well done, you must do it yourself; you must not leave it to others. Pr.

If you would know and not be known, live in a city. Colton.

If you would learn to write, it is the street you must learn it in. Emerson.

If you would love mankind, you should not expect too much from them. Helvetius.

If you would make Fortune your friend; when 40 people say money is to be got here and money is to be got there, take no notice; mind your own business; stay where you are; and secure all you can get, without stirring. Goldsmith.