Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk
Agnes Repplier Author
Gender: Female
Citizenship: United States
Born: Apr 1, 1855
Died: Nov 15, 1950
Agnes Repplier (April 1, 1855 - November 15, 1950) was an American essayist born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her essays are esteemed for their scholarship and wit.
A kitten is chiefly remarkable for rushing about like mad at nothing whatever, and generally stopping before it gets there.
pet
It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.
happiness
Humor distorts nothing, and only false gods are laughed off their earthly pedestals.
humor
It is as impossible to withhold education from the receptive mind, as it is impossible to force it upon the unreasoning.
education
Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.
humor