The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. Ann Landers
Listen or your tongue will keep you deaf. American Indian Proverb
The man who follows a crowd will never be followed by a crowd. R. S. Donnell
It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law. Cecil B Demille
Order is not pressure which is imposed on society from without but an equilibrium which is set up from within. Jose Ortega y Gasset
Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice. Anon.
It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love ones neighbor. Eric Hoffer
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature.... Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Helen Keller
Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right. Henry Ford
Every man is a fool in some man's opinion. Spanish Proverb
First the man takes a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes the man. Japanese Proverb
Envy is a coal come hissing hot from hell. Philip James Baily
Time sneaks up on you like a windshield on a bug. Jon Lithgow
The graveyards are full of indispensable men. Charles De Gaulle
If a man knows not what harbour he seeks - any wind is the right wind. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
If we knew the facts, we would very rarely find someone whose life was to be envied. H. Kushner
He gains much who loses a vain hope. Italian Proverb
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers
No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair. George S. Patton
It takes a long time to grow an old friend. John Leonard
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery. Publilius Syrus
He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away. Raymond Hull
Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research. Carl G Jung
We’re all generous, but with different things like time, money, talent, and criticism. Frank A. Clark
Some people complain because the roses have thorns. Others give thanks because the thorns have roses. Anonymous
Everyone thinks his own cross is heaviest. Italian Proverb
The past should be a springboard not a hammock. Irving Ball
Anything is possible if you don’t know what you’re talking about. Green’s Law of Debate
It is hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your head. Sally Kempton
I've learned that no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. Andy Rooney
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. William James
Even on the most exalted throne in the world - we are only sitting on our own bottom. Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
It is not how busy you are, but why you are busy. The bee is praised, the mosquito is swatted. Anon.
Always love your enemies - nothing annoys them so much. Oscar Fingall OFlahertie Wills Wilde
Many take by the bushel, and give with the spoon. German Proverb
The ox that butted me tossed me into a good place. Spanish Proverb
In great affairs men show themselves as they wish to be seen. In small things they show themselves as they are. Nicholas Chamfort
Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger. Franklin P Jones
Pleasant talk saves the meal. Portuguese Proverb
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. Daniel J Boorstin
That which is bitter to endure may be sweet to remember. Thomas Fuller
I am the master of my unspoken words, and a slave to those that should have remained unspoken. Anonymous
A fool must now and then be right by chance. William Cowper
Pride went out on horseback, and returned on foot. Italian Proverb
We should cover the faults of others with a cloak of love, because we may need a circus tent to cover our own. Anonymous
Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge. Others just gargle. Robert Anthony
Learn from the past. Live for today. Look to tomorrow. Take a nap this afternoon. Anonymous
He who makes a mouse of himself, will be eaten by the cats. German Proverb
Life is like an onion: you peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep. Carl Sandburg
The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win you’re still a rat. Lily Tomlin
When you are arguing with a fool, make sure he isn't doing the same thing. Unknown Author
When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. Ugandan proverb
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. Frank Clark
Don't speak unless you can improve on the silence. Spanish Proverb
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box. Anonymous
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them? Abraham Lincoln
The grass isn’t greener on the other side. The grass is greener where you water it. Author unknown
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Abraham Maslow
Instead of crying over spilt milk, go milk another cow. Author unknown
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Jerry De Luca is a Christian freelance writer who loves perusing dozens of interesting and informative publications. When he finds any useful info he summarizes it, taking the main points, and creates a (hopefully) helpful blog post.
Great list of inspiring quotes. Thank you for sharing.
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