Sensible Man Quotes

When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves that he isn't a man of action. Action is a lack of balance. In order to act you must be somewhat insane. A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.

One of the first businesses of a sensible man is to know when he is beaten, and to leave off fighting at once.

The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man hardly anything.

I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town. A sensible man ought to find sufficient company in himself.

In order to act, you must be somewhat insane. A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.