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The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time.
The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time.
Pointing out the comic elements of a situation can bring a sense of proportion and perspective to what might otherwise read more
Pointing out the comic elements of a situation can bring a sense of proportion and perspective to what might otherwise seem an overwhelming problem.
Some men see things as they are and ask, 'why?' I dream things that never were and ask, 'why not?'"NB: read more
Some men see things as they are and ask, 'why?' I dream things that never were and ask, 'why not?'"NB: This quote is a paraphrase from a similar quote by G. B. Shaw.
A traveler of taste will notice that the wise are polite all over the world, but the fool only at read more
A traveler of taste will notice that the wise are polite all over the world, but the fool only at home.
Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every read more
Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.
The question now is: Can we understand our stupidity? This is a test of intellect, not of character.
The question now is: Can we understand our stupidity? This is a test of intellect, not of character.
Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.
Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.
Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.
Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.