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Argument is conclusive... but... it does not remove doubt, so that the mind may rest in the sure knowledge of read more

Argument is conclusive... but... it does not remove doubt, so that the mind may rest in the sure knowledge of the truth, unless it finds it by the method of experiment. For if any man who never saw fire proved by satisfactory arguments that fire burns. his hearer's mind would never be satisfied, nor would he avoid the fire until he put his hand in it that he might learn by experiment what argument taught.

by Roger Bacon Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end read more

There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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The moment avoiding failure becomes your motivation, you're down the path of inactivity. You stumble only if you're moving.

The moment avoiding failure becomes your motivation, you're down the path of inactivity. You stumble only if you're moving.

by Roberto Goizueta Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Fear has many eyes and can see things underground.

Fear has many eyes and can see things underground.

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Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.

Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.

by Chuck Jones Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and read more

I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep on trying.

by Tom Hopkins Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.

Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.

by H. G. Bohn Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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The days are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?.

The days are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?.

by Margaret Gatty Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.

Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.

by Evans Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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