Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect. – Sydney Smith
What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion! – Sydney Smith
Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life let us swear eternal friendship. – 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