Old age takes from the man of intellect no qualities save those that are useless to wisdom. Joseph Joubert More Quotes by Joseph Joubert More Quotes From Joseph Joubert Success serves men as a pedestal. It makes them seem greater when not measured by reflection. Joseph Joubert reflection success men Chance generally favors the prudent. Joseph Joubert fate favors inspirational In the commerce of language use only coin of gold and silver. Joseph Joubert coins gold use God has commanded Time to console the afflicted. Joseph Joubert consolation unhappiness unhappy To teach is to learn twice. About all some parents accomplish in life is to send a child to Harvard. The purpose of a liberal education is to make one's mind a pleasant place to spend one's leisure. Joseph Joubert parent education children Fate and necessity are unconquerable. Joseph Joubert unconquerable fate Whence? wither? why? how? - these questions cover all philosophy. Joseph Joubert philosophy Necessity may render a doubtful act innocent, but it cannot make it praiseworthy Joseph Joubert innocent praise may All luxury corrupts either the morals or the taste. Joseph Joubert luxury moral taste In temperance there is ever cleanliness and elegance. Joseph Joubert cleanliness temperance elegance Strength is not energy; some authors have more muscles than talent. Joseph Joubert muscles talent energy When you give, give with joy and smiling. Joseph Joubert joy giving Our worries always come from our weaknesses. Joseph Joubert weakness worry We should make ourselves loved, for men are only just towards those whom they love. Joseph Joubert self-love love men Our life is woven wind. Joseph Joubert woven wind life Maxims are to the intellect what laws are to actions; they do not enlighten, but they guide and direct, and, although themselves blind, are protective. Joseph Joubert enlightening law action Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people. Joseph Joubert mediocrity eye people The dregs may stir themselves as they please; they fall back to the bottom by their own coarseness. Joseph Joubert dregs may fall Moderation consists in being moved as angels are moved. Joseph Joubert moved moderation angel Know that morality is a curb, not a spur. Joseph Joubert curb spurs morality
