So much of our lives is given over to the consideration of our imperfections that there is no time to improve our imaginary virtues. The truth is we only perfect our vices, and man is a worse creature when he dies than he was when he was born. Edward Dahlberg badlybearconsideration share on social
Men are mad most of their lives; few live sane, fewer die so. The acts of people are baffling unless we realize that their wits are disordered. Man is driven to justice by his lunacy. Edward Dahlberg actbaffledie Change image and share on social
A strong foe is better than a weak friend. Edward Dahlberg foefriendstrong Change image and share on social
The ancients understood the regulation of power better than the regulation of liberty. Edward Dahlberg ancientlibertypower Change image and share on social
Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away. Edward Dahlberg givehoardman Change image and share on social
Writing is conscience, scruple, and the farming of our ancestors. Edward Dahlberg ancestorconsciencefarm Change image and share on social
We cannot live, suffer or die for somebody else, for suffering is too precious to be shared. Edward Dahlberg dieliveprecious Change image and share on social
Genius, like truth, has a shabby and neglected mien. Edward Dahlberg geniusmienneglect Change image and share on social
Every decision you make is a mistake. Edward Dahlberg decisionmakemistake Change image and share on social
It takes a long time to understand nothing. Edward Dahlberg longtaketime Change image and share on social