<?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[A wise man struggling with adversity is said by some heathen writer to be a spectacle on which the gods ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/707]]></link><description><![CDATA[A wise man struggling with adversity is said by some heathen writer to be a spectacle on which the gods might look down with pleasure.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/707</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/20386]]></link><description><![CDATA[Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/20386</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My plenteous joys, Wanton in fullness, seek to hide themselves  In drops of sorrow. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/23437]]></link><description><![CDATA[My plenteous joys, Wanton in fullness, seek to hide themselves  In drops of sorrow.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/23437</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding on the back of the tiger ended up inside. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/13658]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding on the back of the tiger ended up inside.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/13658</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most pleasing thing about the game was to see Gareth come through 30 minutes unscathed. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39685]]></link><description><![CDATA[The most pleasing thing about the game was to see Gareth come through 30 minutes unscathed.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39685</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well as the earth. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/64745]]></link><description><![CDATA[Thank God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well as the earth.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/64745</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women have no sympathy and my experience of women is almost as large as Europe. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/2132]]></link><description><![CDATA[Women have no sympathy and my experience of women is almost as large as Europe.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/2132</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was very surprised to receive the award. As a coach, you're only as good as your players. I've been ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/40308]]></link><description><![CDATA[I was very surprised to receive the award. As a coach, you're only as good as your players. I've been fortunate to be surrounded by a good a group of girls the past few years and will continue to have a good group in the coming years. All of the credit goes to the girls.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/40308</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation of shopkeepers. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/5010]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nation of shopkeepers.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/5010</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It was co-ed. They didn't have enough kids otherwise. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33071]]></link><description><![CDATA[It was co-ed. They didn't have enough kids otherwise.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33071</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He played awesome. This is the year he needs to break out and believe in his game. I believe he ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/37068]]></link><description><![CDATA[He played awesome. This is the year he needs to break out and believe in his game. I believe he hit a stepping stone in doing so.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/37068</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59321]]></link><description><![CDATA[Lost, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered for they are gone forever.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59321</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ye field flowers! the gardens eclipse you 'tis true: Yet wildings of nature, I dote upon you,  For ye ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/16258]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ye field flowers! the gardens eclipse you 'tis true: Yet wildings of nature, I dote upon you,  For ye waft me to summers of old,   When the earth teem'd around me with fairy delight,    And when daisies and buttercups gladden'd my sight,     Like treasures of silver and gold.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/16258</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calmness is the cradle of power. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/66330]]></link><description><![CDATA[Calmness is the cradle of power.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/66330</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O world, how apt the poor are to be proud. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/48211]]></link><description><![CDATA[O world, how apt the poor are to be proud.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/48211</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The news is the one thing the networks can point to with pride. Everything else they do is crap - ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/60856]]></link><description><![CDATA[The news is the one thing the networks can point to with pride. Everything else they do is crap - and they know it.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/60856</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love is just a system for getting someone to call you darling after sex ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/55275]]></link><description><![CDATA[Love is just a system for getting someone to call you darling after sex]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/55275</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The swifter hand doth the swift words outrun: Before the tongue hath spoke the hand hath done. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/46021]]></link><description><![CDATA[The swifter hand doth the swift words outrun: Before the tongue hath spoke the hand hath done.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/46021</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next morning, as I was preparing to go to work, I felt God saying he was going to make ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/30022]]></link><description><![CDATA[The next morning, as I was preparing to go to work, I felt God saying he was going to make it happen for us.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/30022</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never do but one thing at a time, and never put off till to-morrow what you can do today. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59442]]></link><description><![CDATA[Never do but one thing at a time, and never put off till to-morrow what you can do today.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/59442</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why don't the men propose, mamma? Why don't the men propose? ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/61995]]></link><description><![CDATA[Why don't the men propose, mamma? Why don't the men propose?]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/61995</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone hears only what he understands. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/18972]]></link><description><![CDATA[Everyone hears only what he understands.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/18972</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/4429]]></link><description><![CDATA[The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get their ends reversed. When this happens they need a kick in the seat of the pants.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/4429</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hail, Day of days! in peals of praise Throughout all ages owned,  When Christ, our God, hell's empire trod, ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/13142]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hail, Day of days! in peals of praise Throughout all ages owned,  When Christ, our God, hell's empire trod,   And high o'er heaven was throned.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/13142</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/20296]]></link><description><![CDATA[The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/20296</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why should i remember anything if i can just look it up? ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/56531]]></link><description><![CDATA[Why should i remember anything if i can just look it up?]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/56531</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What precious drops are those, Which silently each other's track pursue,  Bright as young diamonds in their faint dew? ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/58796]]></link><description><![CDATA[What precious drops are those, Which silently each other's track pursue,  Bright as young diamonds in their faint dew?]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/58796</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth,  That they might touch the hearts ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/56460]]></link><description><![CDATA[God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth,  That they might touch the hearts of men,   And bring them back to heaven again.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/56460</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We do what we must, and call it by the best names. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/44083]]></link><description><![CDATA[We do what we must, and call it by the best names.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/44083</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent presses and bookstores give access to literature specific to a place. Readers can find stories they need. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33888]]></link><description><![CDATA[Independent presses and bookstores give access to literature specific to a place. Readers can find stories they need.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33888</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first thing people need to know is that they do not have to make any changes if they are ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33616]]></link><description><![CDATA[The first thing people need to know is that they do not have to make any changes if they are happy with their health care plan today.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33616</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are those who in their very first seeking of it are nearer the kingdom of Heaven than many who ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/8200]]></link><description><![CDATA[There are those who in their very first seeking of it are nearer the kingdom of Heaven than many who have for years believed themselves to be of it. In the former there is more of the mind of Jesus, and when He calls them they recognize Him at once and go after Him; while the others examine Him from head to foot and, finding Him not sufficiently like the Jesus of their conception, turn their backs and go to church or chapel or chamber to kneel before a vague form mingled of tradition and fancy.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/8200</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The circumstance which gives authors an advantage above all these great masters, is this, that they can multiply their originals; ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/3507]]></link><description><![CDATA[The circumstance which gives authors an advantage above all these great masters, is this, that they can multiply their originals; or rather, can make copies of their works, to what number they please, which shall be as valuable as the originals themselves.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/3507</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I went to see a band in New York. The lead singer got on the microphone, and he said How ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/44422]]></link><description><![CDATA[I went to see a band in New York. The lead singer got on the microphone, and he said How many of you people feel like human beings tonight? Then he said How many of you feel like animals? And everyone cheered after the animals part. But the thing is, I cheered after the human being part because I did not know that there was a second part to the question.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/44422</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/26752]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/26752</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/487]]></link><description><![CDATA[Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/487</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irresponsibility is part of the pleasure of all art; it is the part the schools cannot recognize. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/64528]]></link><description><![CDATA[Irresponsibility is part of the pleasure of all art; it is the part the schools cannot recognize.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/64528</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The royal navy of England has ever been its greatest defence and ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength; ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/44013]]></link><description><![CDATA[The royal navy of England has ever been its greatest defence and ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength; the floating bulwark of the island.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/44013</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How far would Moses have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt?. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/22173]]></link><description><![CDATA[How far would Moses have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt?.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/22173</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feast of Francis of Assisi, Friar, Deacon, Founder of the Friars Minor, 1226  Be not afraid that thou art ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/6658]]></link><description><![CDATA[Feast of Francis of Assisi, Friar, Deacon, Founder of the Friars Minor, 1226  Be not afraid that thou art tempted, for the more thou art assailed by temptations, the greater friend and servant of God do I hold thee, and the greater love do I bear thee. Verily, I say to thee, let no man deem himself the perfect friend of God until he have passed through many temptations and tribulations... I am ready to endure patiently all things that my Lord would do with me.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/6658</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire. [A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.] ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/49044]]></link><description><![CDATA[A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire. [A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/49044</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are thrilled and honored to host such well-known and admired outdoor sports celebrities. We want to thank all our ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39932]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled and honored to host such well-known and admired outdoor sports celebrities. We want to thank all our customers for their patience and understanding during our construction and renovation. We hope they will be pleased with our new look and this year's line-up of Septemberfest events and activities.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/39932</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't want to bother you guys with a meeting request, so I was hoping you could pass on to ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36846]]></link><description><![CDATA[I don't want to bother you guys with a meeting request, so I was hoping you could pass on to Karl that Interior is about to approve a gaming compact and land in trust for a tribe which is an anathema to all our supporters down there.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/36846</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you want to know where kids ages 4, 5 and 6 are on a Saturday, go to Badger Field ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/40982]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you want to know where kids ages 4, 5 and 6 are on a Saturday, go to Badger Field on the east side of town.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/40982</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/8954]]></link><description><![CDATA[We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/8954</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'd had my daughter when I was a teenager - I took my daughter to college with me. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/40925]]></link><description><![CDATA[I'd had my daughter when I was a teenager - I took my daughter to college with me.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/40925</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33741]]></link><description><![CDATA[I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, earning both a lifesaving award and the Secretary of State's Medal of Honor during that time. We like to think that Macoupin County is safe from the problems of the big city, but unfortunately, violent crimes and methamphetamine production are on the rise in rural areas. My experience working in St. Clair and Madison counties will better able me to confront methamphetamine production and violent crime head-on while still understanding the rural needs of Macoupin County.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/33741</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They were off most people's radar for a long time and we were constantly hearing from smaller retailers who were ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/42574]]></link><description><![CDATA[They were off most people's radar for a long time and we were constantly hearing from smaller retailers who were blowing through the product. It's clear that in certain markets, this brand was almost a cult hit. It's more of a middle America story, but I think they look at bigger markets as having growth potential.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/42574</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The noble sister of Publicola, The moon of Rome, chaste as the icicle  That's curded by the frost from ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/5798]]></link><description><![CDATA[The noble sister of Publicola, The moon of Rome, chaste as the icicle  That's curded by the frost from purest snow   And hangs on Dian's temple--dear Valeria!]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/5798</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He that hopes not for good, feares not evill. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://maxioms.com/maxiom/49360]]></link><description><![CDATA[He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.]]></description><guid>http://maxioms.com/maxiom/49360</guid></item></channel></rss>