We should be as careful of the books we read, as of the company we keep. The dead very often have more power than the living. (Tryon Edwards)

We should be as careful of the books we read, as of the company we keep. The dead very often have more power than the living.

Tryon Edwards

Related topics

company dead living power read should

Related quotes

It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. View quote
W. Somerset Maugham
The life of the dead consists in the recollection cherished of them by the living. View quote
Cicero
I tend to admire dead people more than the living. All too often, human reality diminishes the glowing reputation. View quote
William Boyd
Beauty is power and elegance, right action, form fitting function, intelligence, and reasonability. And very often,” he grinned and pushed at her belly, "expressed in curves. View quote
Kim Stanley Robinson
You should be careful what you wish for, as the reasons for war get confused. One person can be very clear in their motives, but others can have different agendas. View quote
Dougray Scott