7 Quotes by Philip Dormer Stanhope

You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.

We are really so prejudiced by our educations, that, as the ancients deified their heroes, we deify their madmen.

Idleness is only the refuge of weakminds, and the holiday of fools.

Gratitude is a burden upon our imperfect nature, and we are but too willing to ease ourselves of it, or at least to lighten it as much as we can.

I wish to God that you had as much pleasure in following my advice, as I have in giving it to you.

There is time enough for everything, in the course of the day, if you do but one thing at once; but there is not time enough in they year, if you will do two things at a time.

Keep your own secret, and get out other people’s.