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The Secret of Life according to Walpole
Sep. 1st, 2007 11:29 amThe whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well.
Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole
Walpole on Wisdom and Philosophy
Jul. 15th, 2007 11:37 amTo act with common sense, according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know; and the best philosophy, to do one's duties, take the world as it comes, submit respectfully to one's lot, bless the goodness that has given us so much happiness with it, whatever it is, and despise affectation.
Walpole on imagination and humor
Dec. 1st, 2005 11:22 amImagination was given to man to compensate him for what he isn't. A sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is.
Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole
