Robert Blair Quotes

Action, so to speak, is the genius of nature.

Robert Blair



Affectation is certain deformity; by forming themselves on fantastic models, the young begin with being ridiculous, and often end in being vicious.

Robert Blair



Friendship! Mysterious cement of the soul, Sweet'ner of life, and solder of society.

Robert Blair



How blunt are all the arrows of thy quiver in comparison with those of guilt.

Robert Blair



Its visits, like those of angels, short, and far between.

Robert Blair



Of joys departed, not to return, how painful the remembrance.

Robert Blair



The grave, dread thing! Men shiver when thou'rt named: Nature appalled, Shakes off her wonted firmness.

Robert Blair



Throughout the whole vegetable, sensible, and rational world, whatever makes progress towards maturity, as soon as it has passed that point, begins to verge towards decay.

Robert Blair



When it draws near to witching time of night.

Robert Blair