<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Maxioms.com</title><description>Quotes, Famous Quotes, Sayings, Proverbs, Maxims, Axioms, Maxioms</description><link>http://maxioms.com</link><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2026 Maxioms.com. All Rights Reserved.</copyright><item><title><![CDATA[It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/14948]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/14948</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would you kick an opponent when he was down? Yes, if I thought he might get up. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/45029]]></link><description><![CDATA[Would you kick an opponent when he was down? Yes, if I thought he might get up.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/45029</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We've been wrestling tough all year, and this was one of our goals on our list. It was just exciting ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/28359]]></link><description><![CDATA[We've been wrestling tough all year, and this was one of our goals on our list. It was just exciting to see them get to the semifinals and step it up. We really represented. The whole town of Greeley just did awesome. There were a lot of tough teams here.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/28359</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technically, the recommendation is part of the governor's decision-making process and should remain with the governor until she makes her ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36579]]></link><description><![CDATA[Technically, the recommendation is part of the governor's decision-making process and should remain with the governor until she makes her formal announcement.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36579</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I will not go down to posterity talking bad grammar. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/18128]]></link><description><![CDATA[I will not go down to posterity talking bad grammar.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/18128</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You may fool all the people some of the time, you can even fool some of the people all of ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/46038]]></link><description><![CDATA[You may fool all the people some of the time, you can even fool some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all the time.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/46038</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/14132]]></link><description><![CDATA[One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/14132</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To vanish nonsense with the charms of sound. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/44609]]></link><description><![CDATA[To vanish nonsense with the charms of sound.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/44609</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendship will not stand the strain of very much good advice for very long. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/16970]]></link><description><![CDATA[Friendship will not stand the strain of very much good advice for very long.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/16970</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Twere better to be born a stone Of ruder shape, and feeling none,  Than with a tenderness like mine ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/45352]]></link><description><![CDATA['Twere better to be born a stone Of ruder shape, and feeling none,  Than with a tenderness like mine   And sensibilities so fine!    Ah, hapless wretch! condemn'd to dwell     Forever in my native shell,      Ordained to move when others please,       Not for my own content or ease;        But toss'd and buffeted about,         Now in the water and now out.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/45352</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Honor's sun declines, and Wealth takes wings, Then Learning shines, the best of precious things. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/24532]]></link><description><![CDATA[When Honor's sun declines, and Wealth takes wings, Then Learning shines, the best of precious things.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/24532</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do not trust the horse, Trojans! Whatever it is, I fear the Greeks, even though they bring gifts. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/25231]]></link><description><![CDATA[Do not trust the horse, Trojans! Whatever it is, I fear the Greeks, even though they bring gifts.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/25231</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/57677]]></link><description><![CDATA[I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/57677</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/57431]]></link><description><![CDATA[Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/57431</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remorse: beholding heaven and feeling hell ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/53785]]></link><description><![CDATA[Remorse: beholding heaven and feeling hell]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/53785</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and speakers because, whoever shares his thoughts with the public will convince them ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/45199]]></link><description><![CDATA[Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and speakers because, whoever shares his thoughts with the public will convince them as he himself appears convinced.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/45199</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheryl Treadwell is our angel, ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/38246]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cheryl Treadwell is our angel,]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/38246</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These instructions are making it very difficult if not impossible for defendants to prevail in these types of cases. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/38286]]></link><description><![CDATA[These instructions are making it very difficult if not impossible for defendants to prevail in these types of cases.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/38286</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/60294]]></link><description><![CDATA[When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order: The general is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing — a vice little known heretofore in the American army — is growing into fashion. Let the men and officers reflect 'that we can not hope for the blessing of heaven on our army if we insult it by our impiety and folly.']]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/60294</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It took 25 years to de-list the peregrine falcon. We are only at nine or 10 years and we have ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36134]]></link><description><![CDATA[It took 25 years to de-list the peregrine falcon. We are only at nine or 10 years and we have a long way to go.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36134</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I pardon him as God shall pardon me. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/16518]]></link><description><![CDATA[I pardon him as God shall pardon me.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/16518</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/57038]]></link><description><![CDATA[Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/57038</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The noisy and extensive scene of crowds without company, and dissipation without pleasure. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/56766]]></link><description><![CDATA[The noisy and extensive scene of crowds without company, and dissipation without pleasure.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/56766</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anything for a quiet life. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/50643]]></link><description><![CDATA[Anything for a quiet life.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/50643</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting European Commission approval is a key step ... but the fact that there has been such a disconnect between ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/30061]]></link><description><![CDATA[Getting European Commission approval is a key step ... but the fact that there has been such a disconnect between the takeout price of $76 (per Guidant share) and the current share price tells you there's more uncertainty and nervousness out there than normal.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/30061</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[And see all sights from pole to pole, / And glance, and nod, and bustle by; / And never once ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/42223]]></link><description><![CDATA[And see all sights from pole to pole, / And glance, and nod, and bustle by; / And never once possess our soul / Before we die.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/42223</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/3135]]></link><description><![CDATA[I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/3135</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A good preacher should have these qualities and virtues: first, to teach systematically; second, he should have a ready wit; ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/8325]]></link><description><![CDATA[A good preacher should have these qualities and virtues: first, to teach systematically; second, he should have a ready wit; third, he should be eloquent; fourth, he should have a good voice; fifth, a good memory; sixth, he should know when to make an end; seventh, he should be sure of his doctrine; eighth, he should venture and engage body and blood, wealth and honor, in the world; ninth, he should suffer himself to be mocked and jeered of everyone.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/8325</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/4507]]></link><description><![CDATA[Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/4507</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/12240]]></link><description><![CDATA[Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever. -Isak Dinesen.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/12240</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As a member of the NAI Global managed network, we are excited to have a global competitive advantage when pursuing ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33803]]></link><description><![CDATA[As a member of the NAI Global managed network, we are excited to have a global competitive advantage when pursuing assignments in our local market as well as access to 'cutting edge technology', resulting in our clients receiving world class service.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33803</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A man who trusts nobody is apt to be the kind of man nobody trusts. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/65039]]></link><description><![CDATA[A man who trusts nobody is apt to be the kind of man nobody trusts.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/65039</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commemoration of Gladys Aylward, Missionary in China, 1970  Two movements merge in the real act of communion. First, the ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/7773]]></link><description><![CDATA[Commemoration of Gladys Aylward, Missionary in China, 1970  Two movements merge in the real act of communion. First, the creature's profound sense of need, of incompleteness: its steadfast desire... Next, a humble and loving acceptance of God's answer to that prayer of desire, however startling, disappointing, and unappetizing it may be.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/7773</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A gift in time of need is most acceptable. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/50703]]></link><description><![CDATA[A gift in time of need is most acceptable.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/50703</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In principle, there are no problems. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/28337]]></link><description><![CDATA[In principle, there are no problems.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/28337</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Her reasoning is it was an accident from day one. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/38152]]></link><description><![CDATA[Her reasoning is it was an accident from day one.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/38152</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A woman either loves or hates. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/51580]]></link><description><![CDATA[A woman either loves or hates.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/51580</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord, come away; Why dost thou stay? Thy road is ready and thy paths made straight With longing expectations wait ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/7340]]></link><description><![CDATA[Lord, come away; Why dost thou stay? Thy road is ready and thy paths made straight With longing expectations wait The consecration of thy beautious feet. Ride on triumphantly; behold! we lay Our lusts and proud wills in thy way. Hosannah! welcome to our hearts: Lord, here Thou hast a temple too, and full as dear  As that of Sion; and as full of sin -- Nothing but thieves and robbers dwell therein; Enter and chase them forth, and cleanse the floor,  Crucify them, that they may never more Profane that holy place Where thou hast chose to set thy face. And then if our still tongues shall be  Mute in the praises of thy deity, The stones out of the temple wall  Shall cry aloud and call Hosannah! and thy glorious footsteps greet.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/7340</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The trains were never forgotten, but the extent of their influence only came to light with the arrival of the ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39532]]></link><description><![CDATA[[The trains were never forgotten, but the extent of their influence only came to light with the arrival of the internet and the subsequent flowering of genealogical research. This obsession with roots will be felt especially keenly by foundlings, who often have no way of exploring their family histories.] I notice that genealogical sites now have warnings on them saying people should be ready for little surprises, ... They're not all going to find themselves descended from King Henry VIII or Richard Cur de Lion or Wellington. This is rather strange because it was pretty taken for granted a few generations ago that families had all kinds of little moments where things had gone not according to the book. It was just one of those things. You tried to accommodate it. There was no social welfare. You just had to sort it out within villages, the families, the parish. Children went to the workhouse, but people knew about it. Nowadays, there's a kind of surprise that these cases were so commonplace.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39532</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That's the thing with magic. You've got to know it's still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/26193]]></link><description><![CDATA[That's the thing with magic. You've got to know it's still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible for you.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/26193</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/35527]]></link><description><![CDATA[For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/35527</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I used to be kind of bitter and jealous as well, but I get it. It's business. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/31019]]></link><description><![CDATA[I used to be kind of bitter and jealous as well, but I get it. It's business.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/31019</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/43719]]></link><description><![CDATA[Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/43719</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/66050]]></link><description><![CDATA[I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/66050</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The robot is going to lose. Not by much. But when the final score is tallied, flesh and blood is ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/54861]]></link><description><![CDATA[The robot is going to lose. Not by much. But when the final score is tallied, flesh and blood is going to beat the damn monster.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/54861</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/13836]]></link><description><![CDATA[Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/13836</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The West condemns any denial of the Jewish holocaust, but it permits the insult of Islamic sanctities. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/29781]]></link><description><![CDATA[The West condemns any denial of the Jewish holocaust, but it permits the insult of Islamic sanctities.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/29781</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bravery is believing in yourself, and that thing nobody can teach you. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/4837]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bravery is believing in yourself, and that thing nobody can teach you.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/4837</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I hope the departue is joyful and I hope never to return. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/11913]]></link><description><![CDATA[I hope the departue is joyful and I hope never to return.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/11913</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coughing in the theater is not a respiratory ailment. It is a criticism. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59049]]></link><description><![CDATA[Coughing in the theater is not a respiratory ailment. It is a criticism.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59049</guid></item></channel></rss>