Human beings cling to their delicious tyrannies and to thei… - Sydney Smith

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Human beings cling to their delicious tyrannies and to their exquisite nonsense, till death stares them in the face.

Sydney Smith

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Sydney Smith (3 June 1771 – 22 February 1845) was an English clergyman, critic, philosopher and wit.

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Alternative Names: Reverend Sydney Smith

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Take short views, hope for the best, and trust in God.

Among the smaller duties of life I hardly know any one more important than that of not praising where praise is not due.

It is the safest to be moderately base — to be flexible in shame, and to be always ready for what is generous, good, and just, when anything is to be gained by virtue.

Human beings cling to their delicious tyrannies and to their exquisite nonsense, till death stares them in the face. - Sydney Smith

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