Zitate von Sydney Smith

Contempt is commonly taken by the young for an evidence of understanding; but it is neither difficult to acquire, nor meritorious when acquired. To discover the imperfections of others is penetration; to hate them for their faults is contempt. We may be clearsighted without being malevolent, and make use of the errors we discover, to learn caution, not to gratify satire.

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Geistlicher, Schriftsteller (England, 1771 - 1845).


Sydney Smith · Geburtsdatum · Sterbedatum

Sydney Smith wäre heute 252 Jahre, 11 Monate, 15 Tage oder 92.391 Tage alt.

Geboren am 03.06.1771 in Woodford (Essex)
Gestorben am 22.02.1845 in London
Sternzeichen: ♊ Zwillinge


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