bitter

Swallow

By aaforringer on March 12, 2026 • ( 0 )

We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter. Denis Diderot (5 October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving… Read More ›

Quotes – Difficulties

By aaforringer on December 15, 2020 • ( 0 )

Life would pall if it were all sugar; salt is bitter if taken by itself; but when tasted as part of the dish, it savours the meat. Difficulties are the salt of life. Robert Baden-Powell Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell,… Read More ›