Mark Twain ( 10 of 310 )
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
Obscurity and competence: That is the life that is worth living.
Obscurity and competence: That is the life that is worth living.
Familiarity breeds contempt--and children.
Familiarity breeds contempt--and children.
We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised read more
We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess
He gossips habitually; he lacks the common wisdom to keep still that deadly enemy of man, his own tongue
He gossips habitually; he lacks the common wisdom to keep still that deadly enemy of man, his own tongue
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform read more
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform itself a little, by way of example
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform read more
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform itself.
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
