When I hear somebody sigh that “Life is hard,” I am always tempted to ask, “Compared to what?”
—Sydney J. Harris (American Journalist)
He who is dying of hunger must be fed rather than taught.
—Thomas Aquinas (Italian Catholic Priest)
When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard,” I am always tempted to ask, “Compared to what?”
—Sydney J. Harris (American Journalist)
Because of indifference, one dies before one actually dies.
—Elie Wiesel (Romanian-born American Writer)
The greatest derangement of the mind is to believe in something because one wishes it to be so.
—Rene Dubos
Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.
—Ralph Marston
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
—Confucius (Chinese Philosopher)
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.
—Antoine de Saint-Exupery (French Novelist, Aviator)
Our dignity is not in what we do but what we understand. The whole world is doing things.
—George Santayana (Spanish Philosopher)
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
—John F. Kennedy (American Head of State)