Maxioms Pet

X
  •   28  /  19  

    One might as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as to try to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  9  /  26  

Wise men argue cases, fools decide them.

Wise men argue cases, fools decide them.

  ( comments )
  25  /  22  

That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.

That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.

  ( comments )
  13  /  19  

Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time; as aromatic wine it seemed, on swallowing, warm and racy: read more

Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time; as aromatic wine it seemed, on swallowing, warm and racy: its after-flavor, metallic and corroding, gave me a sensation as if I had been poisoned.

  ( comments )
  9  /  17  

No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.

No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.

by Georges Bernanos Found in: Negativity Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  8  /  24  

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import read more

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value.

by Georg Hegel Found in: Negativity Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  11  /  30  

Calamity is man's true touchstone.

Calamity is man's true touchstone.

  ( comments )
  3  /  14  

Consider how much more you often suffer from your anger and grief, than from those very things for which you read more

Consider how much more you often suffer from your anger and grief, than from those very things for which you are angry and grieved.

by Marcus Antonius Found in: Negativity Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  21  /  19  

Any solution to a problem changes the problem.

Any solution to a problem changes the problem.

by R. W. Johnson Found in: Negativity Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  9  /  15  

A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.

A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.

by Rita Mae Brown Found in: Negativity Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet