A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.Quote by Marcus Aurelius about aspiration, ambition, man, vulgarity, idea
I revere the memory of Mr. F. as an estimable man and most indulgent husband, only necessary to mention Asparagus and it appeared or to hint at any little delicate thing to drink and it came like magic in a pint bottle; it was not ecstasy but it...Quote by Charles Dickens about drinking, husband, magic, memory, things, man
Some savage faculty for observation told him that most respectable and estimable people usually had a lot of books in their houses.Quote by Flann O'Brien about books, people
And when is there time to remember, to sift, to weigh, to estimate, to total.Quote by Tillie Olsen about recollection, time
The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli about politics, intelligence, man
There is no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate what a thing is worth to you.Quote by Charles Dudley Warner about value, things, absolute, world