If the human mind naturally produces noisome weeds, it also produces flowers and fruit; and ... the best method to mend the soil in general, is for each of us to cultivate his own particular spot.
Fulke Greville, 1st Baron BrookeIt has been said that the beauties of the mind are valuable because they are more lasting than those of the body; but I do not remember to have heard it said that the beauties of the mind are valuable because they make those of the body more lasting.
Fulke Greville, 1st Baron BrookeMen often prove the violence of their own prejudices, even by the violence with which they attack the prejudices of other people.
Fulke Greville, 1st Baron BrookePleasure is the business of the young, business the pleasure of the old.
Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke