There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. read more

There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, he most illogically kicks up a row.

The fear of being wrong is the prime inhibitor of the creative process.

The fear of being wrong is the prime inhibitor of the creative process.

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import read more

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value.

A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.

A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.

People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women read more

People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women have seldom an opportunity of concealing a big belly, or at least the consequences of it.

The man who tries to do something and fails is infinitely better than he who tries to do nothing and read more

The man who tries to do something and fails is infinitely better than he who tries to do nothing and succeeds.

Notice the difference between what happens when a man says to himself, I have failed three times, and what happens read more

Notice the difference between what happens when a man says to himself, I have failed three times, and what happens when he says, I am a failure.

Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.

Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.

Why waste negative entropy on comments, when you could use the same entropy to create bugs instead?

Why waste negative entropy on comments, when you could use the same entropy to create bugs instead?