"It is visible then that it was not any Heathen Religion or other Idolatrous Superstition, that first put Man upon crossing his Appetites and subduing his dearest Inclinations, but the skilful Management of wary Politicians; and the nearer we search into human Nature, the more we shall be convinced, that the Moral Virtues are the Political Offspring which Flattery begot upon Pride."

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Source : Bernard de Mandeville (1723). “The Fable of the Bees”, p.23, Jazzybee Verlag

Bernard de Mandeville

#Pride Quotes #Men Quotes #Political Quotes

“When Nirvana hit it big, it was overwhelming because we were part of the counterculture. Nirvana didn't go to the mainstream - the mainstream came to Nirvana.”
“An apostolic missionary must have both heart and tongue ablaze with charity.”
“There's enough brackets put on us already, we don't need to bracket our creativity anymore than we do.”

Source : "Personality Clash: Kate Tempest x Loyle Carner". www.clashmusic.com. May 10, 2016.
“A large bare forehead gives a woman a masculine and defying look. The word "effrontery" comes from it. The hair should be brought over such a forehead as vines are trailed over a wall.”
“I don't like people being rude. Bad manners and arrogance make me cross. People making others feel uncomfortable. And I really don't like it in restaurants when people are rude or patronising to waiters. I feel like saying, 'They're not your slave'. But my knees only shake around once every five years. You're safe, don't worry.”

Source : Source: www.mirror.co.uk
“It is better to have a lion at the head of an army of sheep, than a sheep at the head of an army of lions.”

Source : Daniel Defoe (1724). “Novels and miscellaneous works: With prefaces and notes, including those attributed to Sir Walter Scott”, p.382
“They (Leeds United) used to be a bit like Arsenal, winning by one goal to nil or even less.”
“I don't like to be a preacher or anything, but the one thing that I've learned is that you truly are what you eat.”

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