Those who know how to think need no teachers.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (Indian Hindu Political leader)
Every stage of life has its troubles, and no man is content with his own age.
—Ausonius (Latin Poet)
There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse! As I have often found in traveling in a stagecoach, that it is often a comfort to shift one’s position, and be bruised in a new place.
—Washington Irving (American Author)
If fame is only to come after death, I am in no hurry for it.
—Martial (Ancient Roman Latin Poet)
A first rate soup is better than a second rate painting.
—Abraham Maslow (American Psychologist)
We reproach people for talking about themselves, but it is the subject they treat best.
—Anatole France (French Novelist)
Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what’s right.
—Isaac Asimov (Russian-born American Children’s Books Writer)
How easy it is for one benevolent being to diffuse pleasure around him; and how truly is a kind heart a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity to freshen into smiles!
—Washington Irving (American Author)
Whoever makes great presents expects great presents in return.
—Martial (Ancient Roman Latin Poet)
Universal peace will be realized, not because man will become better, but because a new order of things, a new science, new economic necessities, will impose peace.
—Anatole France (French Novelist)
How easy it is for one benevolent being to diffuse pleasure around him; and how truly is a kind heart a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity to freshen into smiles!
—Washington Irving (American Author)