Robert Hall Quotes & Sayings

Mankind are apt to be strongly prejudiced in favor of whatever is countenanced by antiquity, enforced by authority, and recommended by custom. — Robert Hall

We should be more anxious that our afflictions should benefit us than that they should be speedily removed from us. — Robert Hall

Of all the species of literary composition, perhaps biography is the most delightful. The attention concentrated on one individual gives a unity to the materials of which it is composed, which is wanting in general history. — Robert Hall

A friend should be one in whose understanding and virtue we can equally confide, and whose opinion we can value at once for its justness and its sincerity. — Robert Hall

In the power of fixing the attention lies the most precious of the intellectual habits. — Robert Hall

We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days. — Robert Hall

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best. — Robert Hall

Call things by their right names - Glass of brandy and water! That is the current, but not the appropriate name; ask for a glass of liquid fire and distilled damnation. — Robert Hall

I believe that it was the highest privilege of my life to wear the uniform of the United States Marine Corps. I don't believe the country owes me anything for doing so, but that my serving was partial payment on what I owe our country - a debt that can be never fully paid, but with my life. — Robert Hall