Logo
Quote by George Combe
They are few in the midst of an overwhelming mass of brute force,

They are few in the midst of an overwhelming mass of brute force, and their submission is wisdom but for a nation like England to submit to be robbed by any invader who chooses to visit her shores seemed to me to be nonsense. – George Combe

Other quotes by George Combe
No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Wisdom
category

If to live is to progress, if you are lucky, from foolishness to wisdom, then to write novels is to broadcast the various stages of your foolishness. – Jane Smiley

Category:
Wisdom

This land, which we have watered with our tears and our blood, is now our mother country, and we are well satisfied to stay where wisdom abounds and gospel is free. – Richard V. Allen

Category:
Wisdom

He who lives by the crystal ball soon learns to eat ground glass. – Edgar R. Fiedler

Category:
Wisdom

Silence and reserve will give anyone a reputation for wisdom. – Myrtle Reed

Category:
Wisdom

Random Quotes

The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well. – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Category:
Learning

The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money. – Thomas Jefferson

Category:
inspirational

Ive also committed my time and resources to many local organizations like Christmas in April, Catholic Community Services, and Hudson County Meals on Wheels. – Vincent Frank

Category:
Christmas

Those who do not study are only cattle dressed up in mens clothes. – Chinese Proverb

Category:
Learning