Charles Simmons Quotes

Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage.
Charles Simmons

Love, Men, True

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue.
Charles Simmons

Fire, Silence, Old

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.
Charles Simmons

Fool, Last, Argument

For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame.
Charles Simmons

End, Shame, Fraud

True greatness consists in being great in little things.
Charles Simmons

Great, True, Greatness

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.
Charles Simmons

Power, Might, Attempt

A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.
Charles Simmons

Wedding, Character, Person

Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.
Charles Simmons

Mind, Heart, Evil

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.
Charles Simmons

Great, Evil, Decided

Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.
Charles Simmons

Fire, Find, Malice

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.
Charles Simmons

Age, Wisdom, Next

No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.
Charles Simmons

Except, Pleases

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.
Charles Simmons

God, Truth, Number

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.
Charles Simmons

Good, Energy, Easy

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Politician

Born: April 9, 1893

Died: August 11, 1975

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