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Sydney Smith quotes about greatness

English Clergyman June 3, 1771 – February 22, 1845

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Sydney Smith quote: "A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks..."
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith quote: "Great men hallow a whole people, and lift up all who live in..."
Great men hallow a whole people, and lift up all who live in their time. Sydney Smith
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort. Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith quote: "Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things,..."
Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything. Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith quote: "What you don't know would make a great book."
What you don't know would make a great book. Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith quote: "Solitude cherishes great virtues and destroys little ones."
Solitude cherishes great virtues and destroys little ones. Sydney Smith
Errors, to be dangerous, must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation. Sydney Smith

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