Never talk for half a minute without pausing and giving others a chance to join in. -Sydney Smith Chance
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. -Sydney Smith Health
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 Men
Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed. -Sydney Smith Nature
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 Courage
Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them. -Sydney Smith Marriage
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. -Sydney Smith Happiness
Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship. -Sydney Smith Friendship
What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion! -Sydney Smith Religion
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 Courage
