Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age. -Walter Savage Landor

 

Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age.


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This quote is just one of 8 total Walter Savage Landor quotes in our collection. Walter Savage Landor is known for saying 'Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age.' as well as some of the following quotes.

We talk on principle, but we act on interest.

Walter Savage Landor
280

Truth is a point, the subtlest and finest; harder than adamant; never to be broken, worn away or blunted. Its only bad quality is, that it is sure to hurt those who touch it; and likely to draw blood, perhaps the life blood of those who press earnestly upon it.

Walter Savage Landor
217
Ambition has but one reward for all: A little power, a little transient fame; A grave to rest in, and a fading name! -Walter Savage Landor
188

A solitude is the audience-chamber of God.

Walter Savage Landor
169

Truth, like the juice of the poppy, in small quantities, calms men; in larger, heats and irritates them, and is attended by fatal consequences in excess.

Walter Savage Landor
166
The flame of anger, bright and brief, sharpens the barb of love. -Walter Savage Landor
153

Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked.

Walter Savage Landor
111