Quotes
Henry B. Adams
No man means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean, for words are slippery and thought is viscous.
Henry B. Adams
No man likes to have his intelligence or good faith questioned, especially if he has doubts about it himself.
Henry B. Adams
Morality is a private and costly luxury.
Henry B. Adams
Knowledge of human nature is the beginning and end of political education.
Henry B. Adams
It is impossible to underrate human intelligence - beginning with one's own.
Henry B. Adams
It is always good men who do the most harm in the world.
Henry B. Adams
Intimates are predestined.
Henry B. Adams
In plain words, Chaos was the law of nature Order was the dream of man.
Henry B. Adams
He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers.
Henry B. Adams
Friends are born, not made.