Lord David Cecil Quotes

Lord Edward Christian David Gascoyne-Cecil, CH was a British biographer, historian, and scholar. He held the style of "Lord" by courtesy, as a younger son of a marquess.

Birth: April 09, 1902 - Death: January 01, 1986

To have too much forethought is the part of a wretch; to have too little is the part of a fool.

It does not matter that Dickens’ world is not life-like; it is alive.

Topic(s): World , Doe , Matter

It requires as much reflection and wisdom to know what is not to be put into a sermon, as what is.

Topic(s): Knows , Reflection , Sermons

A contemplative life has more the appearance of a life of piety than any other; but it is the divine plan to bring faith into activity and exercise.

Topic(s): Plans , Exercise , Divine

A warm blundering man does more for the world than a frigid wise man.

Topic(s): Men , World , Doe

The primary object of a student of literature is to be delighted. His duty is to enjoy himself, his efforts should be directed to developing his faculty of appreciation.

Topic(s): Literature , Enjoy , Effort

Power rests in tranquillity.

Topic(s): Tranquillity

Hypocrisy is folly. It is much easier, safer, and pleasanter to be the thing which a man aims to appear, than to keep up the appearance of being what he is not.

Topic(s): Men , Easier , Aim

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Lord David Cecil Quotes