Memorable Quotes and quotations from SimmsSimmsSimms - - Neither praise nor blame is the object of true criticism. Justly to discriminate, firmly to establish, wisely to proscribe, and honestly to award - these are the true aims and duties of criticism. Simms - - The true law of the race is progress and development. Whatever civilization pauses in the march of conquest, it is overthrown by the barbarian. Simms - - The proverb answers where the sermon fails, as a well-charged pistol will do more execution than a whole barrel of gunpowder idly exploded in the air. |
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