Phrase by 'William Gilmore Simms'

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Tact is one of the first mental virtues, the absence of it is fatal to the best talent.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Best , First , Talent , Mental


He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Death , Afraid , Fame , Genius


Neither praise or blame is the object of true criticism. Justly to discriminate, firmly to establish, wisely to prescribe, and honestly to award. These are the true aims and duties of criticism.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Praise , True , Award , Blame


I believe that economists put decimal points in their forecasts to show they have a sense of humor.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Humor , Believe , Show , Sense Of Humor


Not in sorrow freely is never to open the bosom to the sweets of the sunshine.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Never , Sunshine , Sorrow , Sweets


The dread of criticism is the death of genius.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Criticism , Death , Genius , Dread


Tears are the natural penalties of pleasure. It is a law that we should pay for all that we enjoy.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Enjoy , Sad , Law , Tears


The true law of the race is progress and development. Whenever civilization pauses in the march of conquest, it is overthrown by the barbarian.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  True , Law , Progress , Civilization


No errors of opinion can possibly be dangerous in a country where opinion is left free to grapple with them.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Free , Country , Opinion , Dangerous


Most men remember obligations, but are not often likely to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent.

Author: William Gilmore Simms - American Novelist
  Proud , Remember , Men , Grateful


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