Favorite Famous Quotes... KAHLIL GIBRAN 1883-1931
I have learnt silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to these teachers.
Say not, "I have found the truth," but rather, "I have found a truth."
It is well to give when asked but it is better to give unasked, through understanding.
ALBERT EINSTEIN 1879-1955 Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence.
If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith.
If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.
Imagination is more important than knowledge...
Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.
FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE 1844-1900
The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently.
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL 1874-1965 He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.
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