Upon the present theological computation, ten souls must be lost for one that is saved. At which rate of reckoning, heaven can raise but its cohorts while hell commands its legions. From which sad account it would appear, that, though our Saviour had conquered death by the resurrection, he had not yet been able to overcome sin by the redemption.
Laurence SterneThe desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it.
Laurence SterneI begin with writing the first sentenceโand trusting to Almighty God for the second.
Laurence SterneDisguise thyself as thou wilt, still, Slavery," said I, "still thou art a bitter draught.
Laurence SterneAn interesting difference between new and experienced stage managers is that the new stage manager thinks of running the show as the most difficult and most demanding part of the job, whereas the experienced stage manager thinks of it as the most relaxing part. Perhaps the reason is that experienced stage managers have built up work habits that make then so thoroughly prepared for the production phase that they [can] sit back during performances to watch that preparation pay off.
Laurence Sterne