A person having more knowledge will have an impressive frame of mind, whereas a person having wisdom will have an read more

A person having more knowledge will have an impressive frame of mind, whereas a person having wisdom will have an expressive frame of mind.

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people

The diseases of the mind are more and more destructive than those
of the body.
[Lat., Morbi perniciores read more

The diseases of the mind are more and more destructive than those
of the body.
[Lat., Morbi perniciores pluresque animi quam corporis.]

I not only use all the brains I have, but all that I can borrow.

I not only use all the brains I have, but all that I can borrow.

Constant attention wears the active mind,
Blots out our pow'rs, and leaves a blank behind.

Constant attention wears the active mind,
Blots out our pow'rs, and leaves a blank behind.

I loathe the expression "What makes him tick." It is the American mind, looking for simple and singular solution, that read more

I loathe the expression "What makes him tick." It is the American mind, looking for simple and singular solution, that uses the foolish expression. A person not only ticks, he also chimes and strikes the hour, falls and breaks and has to be put together again, and sometimes stops like an electric clock in a thunderstorm.

My minde to me a kingdome is,
Such perfect joy therein I finde
As farre exceeds all read more

My minde to me a kingdome is,
Such perfect joy therein I finde
As farre exceeds all earthly blisse
That God or Nature hath assignde
Though much I want that most would have
Yet still my minde forbids to crave.

The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.

The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.

Love is a decision - not an emotion

Love is a decision - not an emotion