Elbert Hubbard ( 10 of 89 )
When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest ten read more
When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest ten times compounded, and then throw both letters in the wastebasket.
You can lead a boy to college, but you cannot make him think.
You can lead a boy to college, but you cannot make him think.
Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.
Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.
Dignity is a mask we wear to hide our ignorance.
Dignity is a mask we wear to hide our ignorance.
Charity: a thing that begins at home, and usually stays there.
Charity: a thing that begins at home, and usually stays there.
All success consists in this: You are doing something for somebody - benefiting humanity - and the feeling of success read more
All success consists in this: You are doing something for somebody - benefiting humanity - and the feeling of success comes from the consciousness of this. -Elbert Hubbard.
It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.
It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.
A failure is a man who has blundered but is not able to cash in the experience.
A failure is a man who has blundered but is not able to cash in the experience.
If pleasures are greatest in anticipation, just remember that this is also true of trouble.
If pleasures are greatest in anticipation, just remember that this is also true of trouble.
Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.
Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.
