Henry Home, Lord Kames quotes

The truly generous is the truly wise, and he who loves not others lives unblest! (Henry Home, Lord Kames)
Violent passions are formed in solitude. In the busy world no object has time to make a deep impression. View quote
Henry Home, Lord Kames
A rich man cannot enjoy a sound mind nor a sound body without exercise and abstinence; and yet these are truly the worst ingredients of poverty. View quote
Henry Home, Lord Kames
Luxury may possibly contribute to give bread to the poor; but if there were no luxury, there would be no poor. View quote
Henry Home, Lord Kames