401 Quotes by Joseph Joubert

Professional critics are incapable of distinguishing and appreciating either diamonds in the rough or gold in bars. They are traders, and in literature know only the coins that are current. Their critical lab has scales and weights, but neither crucible or touchstone.

Our life is woven wind.

I love to see two truths at the same time. Every comparison gives the mind this advantage.

Common sense suits itself to the ways of the world. Wisdom tries to confirm to the ways of heaven.

Genius begins beautiful works, but only labor finishes them.

Choose in marriage only a woman whom you would choose as a friend if she were a man.

Space is the stature of God.

Children need models more than they need critics

Justice is the right of the weakest.