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Famous William Jones Quotes
Source: The Theological, Philosophical and Miscellaneous Works of the Rev. William Jones ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of His Life and Writings
“My opinion is, that power should always be distrusted, in whatever hands it is placed.”
Source: Eleven Discourses: Containing His Anniversary Addresses on History, Civil and Natural, the Antiquities, Arts, Sciences and Literature of Asia
“In the whisper of the leaves appears an interchange of love.”
Source: Letters: Chronologically Arranged from Lord Teignmouth's Collection
Source: A Grammar of the Persian Language ... The third edition, with an index
“Wherever we direct our attention to Hindu literature the notion of infinity presents itself.”
Source: Dissertations and miscellaneous pieces relating to the history and antiquities, the arts, sciences, and literature, of Asia
“Seven hours to law, to soothing slumber seven, Ten to the world allot, and all to heaven.”
“The only road to the highest stations in this country is that of the law.”
Source: The Works of Sir William Jones