<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Maxioms.com</title><description>Quotes, Famous Quotes, Sayings, Proverbs, Maxims, Axioms, Maxioms</description><link>http://www.maxioms.com</link><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2026 Maxioms.com. All Rights Reserved.</copyright><item><title><![CDATA[It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18568]]></link><description><![CDATA[It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the habits he has accumulated during the first half.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18568</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He mocks the people who proposes that the government shall protect the rich that they in turn may care for ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18026]]></link><description><![CDATA[He mocks the people who proposes that the government shall protect the rich that they in turn may care for the laboring poor.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18026</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it's going in like it was tonight the basket tends to look a lot bigger. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/32524]]></link><description><![CDATA[When it's going in like it was tonight the basket tends to look a lot bigger.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/32524</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To kill a relative of whom you are tired is one thing. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/20911]]></link><description><![CDATA[To kill a relative of whom you are tired is one thing. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is a genuine pleasure.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/20911</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I scrambled to the top of the precipice where Nick was waiting. "That was fun," I said. "You bet it ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/11691]]></link><description><![CDATA[I scrambled to the top of the precipice where Nick was waiting. "That was fun," I said. "You bet it was," said Nick. "Let's climb higher." "No," I said. "I think we should be heading back now." "We have time," Nick insisted. I said we didn't, and Nick said we did. We argued back and forth like that for about 20 minutes, then finally decided to head back. I didn't say it was an interesting story.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/11691</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[However we may pity the mother whose health and even life is imperiled by the performance of her natural duty, ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/46612]]></link><description><![CDATA[However we may pity the mother whose health and even life is imperiled by the performance of her natural duty, there yet remains no sufficient reason for condoning the direct murder of the innocent]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/46612</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/50211]]></link><description><![CDATA[Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/50211</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cervantes smiled Spain's chivalry away; A single laugh demolished the right arm  Of his own country;--seldom since that day ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/56673]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cervantes smiled Spain's chivalry away; A single laugh demolished the right arm  Of his own country;--seldom since that day   Has Spain had heroes.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/56673</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He assigned it to regions more than tropical. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/48939]]></link><description><![CDATA[He assigned it to regions more than tropical.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/48939</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/5479]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/5479</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/26148]]></link><description><![CDATA[The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/26148</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/59182]]></link><description><![CDATA[A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/59182</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dictatorships do cut down on rape, and pillage, not to mention sexual harassment, by the simple expedient of sending people ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/29849]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dictatorships do cut down on rape, and pillage, not to mention sexual harassment, by the simple expedient of sending people to labour camps for life or cutting off their hands without a trial.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/29849</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mine honor is my life; both grow in one; Take honor from me, and my life is done. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/19698]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mine honor is my life; both grow in one; Take honor from me, and my life is done.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/19698</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/26876]]></link><description><![CDATA[Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/26876</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power ought to serve as a check to power. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/47953]]></link><description><![CDATA[Power ought to serve as a check to power.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/47953</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If 17 counties have to change vendors before June, that's going to be a huge challenge. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/40078]]></link><description><![CDATA[If 17 counties have to change vendors before June, that's going to be a huge challenge.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/40078</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My friends were poor but honest. -All 's Well that Ends Well. Act i. Sc. 3. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/55718]]></link><description><![CDATA[My friends were poor but honest. -All 's Well that Ends Well. Act i. Sc. 3.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/55718</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/58576]]></link><description><![CDATA[When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/58576</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O star-eyed Science, hast thou wander'd there, To waft us home the message of despair? ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/54809]]></link><description><![CDATA[O star-eyed Science, hast thou wander'd there, To waft us home the message of despair?]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/54809</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happiness is not a reward; it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment ; it is a result. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/62850]]></link><description><![CDATA[Happiness is not a reward; it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment ; it is a result.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/62850</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's about a cluster of Hispanics in south Austin and a cluster on the border and a bunch of empty ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/38489]]></link><description><![CDATA[It's about a cluster of Hispanics in south Austin and a cluster on the border and a bunch of empty districts joining them all together. The court has said that is suspect.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/38489</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/5691]]></link><description><![CDATA[And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/5691</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The very emphasis of the commandment: Thou shalt not kill, makes it certain that we are descended from an endlessly ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/43410]]></link><description><![CDATA[The very emphasis of the commandment: Thou shalt not kill, makes it certain that we are descended from an endlessly long chain of generations of murderers, whose love of murder was in their blood as it is perhaps also in ours.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/43410</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It is painful for me because I would love to sit down and talk to my dad about the way ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/40333]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is painful for me because I would love to sit down and talk to my dad about the way he used to be when he was my age, when he was in his prime, because we are so much alike,]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/40333</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes and the grass grows by itself. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/20691]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes and the grass grows by itself.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/20691</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We don't think it was a mistake to open early for Katrina victims, and if we have to close for ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/41494]]></link><description><![CDATA[We don't think it was a mistake to open early for Katrina victims, and if we have to close for a month to regroup, I'll be glad to do it.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/41494</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord, now lettest now thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.(2:29). ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/11314]]></link><description><![CDATA[Lord, now lettest now thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.(2:29).]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/11314</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/23194]]></link><description><![CDATA[Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/23194</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/63587]]></link><description><![CDATA[For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/63587</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultivate only the habits that you are willing should master you. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18547]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cultivate only the habits that you are willing should master you.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18547</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Literature has been the salvation of the damned, literature has inspired and guided lovers, routed despair and can perhaps in ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/54662]]></link><description><![CDATA[Literature has been the salvation of the damned, literature has inspired and guided lovers, routed despair and can perhaps in this case save the world.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/54662</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony worked his tail off. He had a great spring, summer and fall. So he's had some success because of ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/32543]]></link><description><![CDATA[Anthony worked his tail off. He had a great spring, summer and fall. So he's had some success because of it.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/32543</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tears are the silent language of grief ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18318]]></link><description><![CDATA[Tears are the silent language of grief]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18318</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/14701]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/14701</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I figured he took that extended lead and as I was going to throw, I saw him delaying and tried ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/32646]]></link><description><![CDATA[I figured he took that extended lead and as I was going to throw, I saw him delaying and tried to hold up and threw the ball away and felt like just the biggest idiot alive at that point.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/32646</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't have to have faith, I have experience. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/65296]]></link><description><![CDATA[I don't have to have faith, I have experience.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/65296</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18551]]></link><description><![CDATA[Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger experiences of life. Too many of us divide and dissipate our energies in debating actions which should be taken for granted.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/18551</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To me, it's a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/20077]]></link><description><![CDATA[To me, it's a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if anybody says, 'Hey, can you give me a hand?' you can say, 'Sorry, got these sacks.']]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/20077</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get up tomorrow early in the morning, and earlier than you did today, and do the best that you can. ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/37968]]></link><description><![CDATA[Get up tomorrow early in the morning, and earlier than you did today, and do the best that you can. Always stay near me, for tomorrow I will have much to do and more than I ever had, and tomorrow blood will leave my body above the breast.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/37968</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/34277]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were I not afraid of exposing them to danger.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/34277</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death is the only inescapable, unavoidable, sure thing. We are sentenced to die the day we're born. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/11318]]></link><description><![CDATA[Death is the only inescapable, unavoidable, sure thing. We are sentenced to die the day we're born.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/11318</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/20532]]></link><description><![CDATA[Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/20532</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We do not remember days; we remember moments. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/27764]]></link><description><![CDATA[We do not remember days; we remember moments.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/27764</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accomplishing the impossible means only the boss will add it to your regular duties. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/4763]]></link><description><![CDATA[Accomplishing the impossible means only the boss will add it to your regular duties.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/4763</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/17062]]></link><description><![CDATA[Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/17062</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The collective matrix of a science at a given time is determined by a kind of establishment, which includes universities, ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/56785]]></link><description><![CDATA[The collective matrix of a science at a given time is determined by a kind of establishment, which includes universities, learned societies, and, more recently, the editorial offices of technical journals. Like other establishments, they are consciously or unconsciously bent on preserving the status quo- partly because unorthodox innovations are a threat to their authority, but also because of the deeper fear that their laboriously erected an intellectual edifice might collapse under the impact.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/56785</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My brother picked on me when I was younger, ... I guess it started when I was about 7 or ...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/38048]]></link><description><![CDATA[My brother picked on me when I was younger, ... I guess it started when I was about 7 or 8 years old.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/38048</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/51524]]></link><description><![CDATA['Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/51524</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praising what is lost Makes the remembrance dear. ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/25591]]></link><description><![CDATA[Praising what is lost Makes the remembrance dear.]]></description><guid>http://www.maxioms.com/maxiom/25591</guid></item></channel></rss>