Sunday, February 15, 2009

Quotations

1> It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves. – Francois de la Rochefoucauld

2> Do we not all agree to call rapid thought and noble impulse by the name of inspiration? –George Eliot

3> First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. –Epictetus

4> Inspiration and genius – one and the same. –Victor Hugo

5> A man who dares to waste on hour of time has not discovered the value of life. – Charles Darwin

6> The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook. – William James

7> The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs, which are brief and pithy. – William Penn

8> One who understands much displays a greater simplicity of character than one who understands little. – Alexander Chase

9> Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance. –Jean-Paul Sartre

10> Books are the money of literature, but only the counters of science. –Thomas Huxley

11> *Never argue with a fool.. People might not know the difference.

*Life is like ice-cream, enjoy it before it melts.

*He who studies revenge keeps his own wounds green.

*Hearts do not break, they lend and wither.

*Keep on smiling as it is the best jewel that one can possess.

*Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.

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