<?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[Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/26753]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/26753</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our fishy ancestors had the anatomy for it. You can imagine how valuable this system would be if you were ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36994]]></link><description><![CDATA[Our fishy ancestors had the anatomy for it. You can imagine how valuable this system would be if you were aquatic, because water is so conductive. But it doesn't work on land - air doesn't conduct electricity as well. When it happens, it's called a lightning bolt and you don't need special receptors to sense it.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36994</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With eyes that look'd into the very soul-- . . . .  Bright--and as black and burning as coal. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/14829]]></link><description><![CDATA[With eyes that look'd into the very soul-- . . . .  Bright--and as black and burning as coal.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/14829</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Envy will merit as its shade pursue, But like a shadow, proves the substance true. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/14024]]></link><description><![CDATA[Envy will merit as its shade pursue, But like a shadow, proves the substance true.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/14024</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we cannot complain. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/51617]]></link><description><![CDATA[It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we cannot complain.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/51617</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I suspect that hunger was my mother. [Lat., Famem fuisse suspicor matrem mihi.] ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/20157]]></link><description><![CDATA[I suspect that hunger was my mother. [Lat., Famem fuisse suspicor matrem mihi.]]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/20157</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of 60 minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59363]]></link><description><![CDATA[The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of 60 minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59363</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvin: Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/10188]]></link><description><![CDATA[Calvin: Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction of man? Hobbes: I'm not sure that man needs the help]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/10188</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a lot of fun to play someone you don't normally think of yourself as. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/64555]]></link><description><![CDATA[It's a lot of fun to play someone you don't normally think of yourself as.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/64555</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The truth is more important than the facts. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59843]]></link><description><![CDATA[The truth is more important than the facts.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59843</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance. ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/22802]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance. -Bruce Barton.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/22802</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betrayal is the only truth that sticks. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/4164]]></link><description><![CDATA[Betrayal is the only truth that sticks.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/4164</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A man has every season while a woman only has the right to spring. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/63028]]></link><description><![CDATA[A man has every season while a woman only has the right to spring.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/63028</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59787]]></link><description><![CDATA[Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59787</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That's unusual. We don't just miss and miss free throws. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39379]]></link><description><![CDATA[That's unusual. We don't just miss and miss free throws.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39379</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worry is simply an unhealthy and destructive mentalhabit. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/22635]]></link><description><![CDATA[Worry is simply an unhealthy and destructive mentalhabit.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/22635</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh, Brethren, it is sickening work to think of your cushioned seats, your chants, your anthems, your choirs, your organs, ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/7778]]></link><description><![CDATA[Oh, Brethren, it is sickening work to think of your cushioned seats, your chants, your anthems, your choirs, your organs, your gowns, and your bands, and I know not what besides, all made to be instruments of religious luxury, if not of pious dissipation, while ye need far more to be stirred up and incited to holy ardor for the propagation of the truth as it is in Jesus.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/7778</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It will not be a cause for panic. It will not be a cause for people to stop hunting. It ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/28821]]></link><description><![CDATA[It will not be a cause for panic. It will not be a cause for people to stop hunting. It will not be a cause for people to stop eating poultry.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/28821</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go, forget me--why should sorrow O'er that brow a shadow fling?  Go, forget me--and to-morrow   Brightly smile ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/16488]]></link><description><![CDATA[Go, forget me--why should sorrow O'er that brow a shadow fling?  Go, forget me--and to-morrow   Brightly smile and sweetly sing.    Smile--though I shall not be near thee;     Sing--though I shall never hear thee.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/16488</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To build castles in Spain. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/20520]]></link><description><![CDATA[To build castles in Spain.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/20520</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I prodded her to do it, ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/41892]]></link><description><![CDATA[I prodded her to do it,]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/41892</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of the results of the Reformation,... which is somewhat difficult of explanation, was the attitude of the Protestant Church ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/6716]]></link><description><![CDATA[One of the results of the Reformation,... which is somewhat difficult of explanation, was the attitude of the Protestant Church of the Reformation to missions during the Reformation period (1517-1650). Having themselves been emancipated from the superstitions and slavery of a false doctrine and a harsh ecclesiastical government, it would be thought most natural that the Reformers and those who followed them should promptly turn their attention to spreading these glad tidings among non-Christian peoples; but here a strange anomaly is found in the fact that there had been hardly any period, in the entire history of the Christian Church, so destitute of any concerted effort to spread the gospel in heathen lands [as] just this period of the Reformation.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/6716</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/22490]]></link><description><![CDATA[The dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/22490</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O God, if in the day of battle I forget Thee, do not Thou forget me. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/48035]]></link><description><![CDATA[O God, if in the day of battle I forget Thee, do not Thou forget me.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/48035</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan was selected after a comprehensive search and review process. Our paths have crossed frequently over the past 15 years ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33675]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alan was selected after a comprehensive search and review process. Our paths have crossed frequently over the past 15 years and I believe Alan's wealth of experience should be of great value to our Academy in advancing the many exciting initiatives we have for the future.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33675</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give what thou canst, without Thee we are poor; And with Thee rich, take what Thou wilt away. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/9944]]></link><description><![CDATA[Give what thou canst, without Thee we are poor; And with Thee rich, take what Thou wilt away.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/9944</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To hope means to be ready at every moment for that which is not yet born, and yet not become ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/19790]]></link><description><![CDATA[To hope means to be ready at every moment for that which is not yet born, and yet not become desperate if there is no birth in our lifetime.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/19790</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprisingly enough, I haven't had a letter from Amateur Boxing Scotland bosses offering their congratulations for my Melbourne medal win. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39892]]></link><description><![CDATA[Surprisingly enough, I haven't had a letter from Amateur Boxing Scotland bosses offering their congratulations for my Melbourne medal win.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39892</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's such unremitting attention to the Oscars after the nominations come out. That automatically sparks greater sales. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/31644]]></link><description><![CDATA[There's such unremitting attention to the Oscars after the nominations come out. That automatically sparks greater sales.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/31644</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/61631]]></link><description><![CDATA[In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/61631</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No man's life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/24596]]></link><description><![CDATA[No man's life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/24596</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War paralyzes your courage and deadens the spirit of true manhood. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/65650]]></link><description><![CDATA[War paralyzes your courage and deadens the spirit of true manhood.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/65650</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human nature, and to learn to look without wonder ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/19959]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human nature, and to learn to look without wonder or disgust on the weaknesses which are found in the strongest minds.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/19959</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In view of history, I sincerely wish that the ravages of war will never be repeated. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/34516]]></link><description><![CDATA[In view of history, I sincerely wish that the ravages of war will never be repeated.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/34516</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/66899]]></link><description><![CDATA[Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/66899</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've never tried to be uber-sexy, ... I want to age gracefully. At 48 now, I've finally lost my baby ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39841]]></link><description><![CDATA[I've never tried to be uber-sexy, ... I want to age gracefully. At 48 now, I've finally lost my baby fat. I want to look nice and feel attractive. ... I grew my hair out and got it lightened for the simple reason that I'm pretty gray, and this means I don't have to go to the hairdresser as often.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39841</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science is facts. Just as houses are made of stones, so science is made of facts. But a pile of ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/56898]]></link><description><![CDATA[Science is facts. Just as houses are made of stones, so science is made of facts. But a pile of stones is not a house and a collection of facts is not necessarily science.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/56898</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a pretty significant day for us. It is a day of abstinence when we fast, pray and smear ourselves ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/32459]]></link><description><![CDATA[It's a pretty significant day for us. It is a day of abstinence when we fast, pray and smear ourselves with burnt ash to remind us of our sinfulness, forgiveness and mortality. It sets the tone for the penitential season leading up to Easter.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/32459</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There is no shortage of stories that describe just horrendous upbringings. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36945]]></link><description><![CDATA[There is no shortage of stories that describe just horrendous upbringings.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36945</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["My country, right or wrong," is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except a desperate case. It ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/10224]]></link><description><![CDATA["My country, right or wrong," is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except a desperate case. It is like saying, "My mother, drunk or sober.".]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/10224</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You know... that a blank wall is an apalling thing to look at. The wall of a museum - a ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/3217]]></link><description><![CDATA[You know... that a blank wall is an apalling thing to look at. The wall of a museum - a canvas - a piece of film - or a guy sitting in front of a typewriter. Then, you start out to do something - that vague thing called creation. The beginning strikes awe within you.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/3217</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For man is man, and master of his fate. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/51695]]></link><description><![CDATA[For man is man, and master of his fate.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/51695</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I do not want to act unless I have a a great intimacy with the people I'm working with. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/29603]]></link><description><![CDATA[I do not want to act unless I have a a great intimacy with the people I'm working with.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/29603</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/12426]]></link><description><![CDATA[Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/12426</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/58915]]></link><description><![CDATA[Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/58915</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/13014]]></link><description><![CDATA[You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.']]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/13014</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As society advances the standard of poverty rises. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/47895]]></link><description><![CDATA[As society advances the standard of poverty rises.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/47895</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodness does not more certainly make men happy than happiness makes them good. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/17862]]></link><description><![CDATA[Goodness does not more certainly make men happy than happiness makes them good.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/17862</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hats off to them, they've been a blessing for our team and our offense. I think they're playing beyond their ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36933]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hats off to them, they've been a blessing for our team and our offense. I think they're playing beyond their years, and if they keep on going in that direction, they'll be fine.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36933</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I write sets of books, but I've also written a lot of orphans. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/41206]]></link><description><![CDATA[I write sets of books, but I've also written a lot of orphans.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/41206</guid></item></channel></rss>