My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.
— Cary Grant
Archive for the ‘Quotables’ Category
The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth that it prevents you from achieving.
— Russell Green
The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.
— John Kenneth Galbraith
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper.
— Robert Frost
Familiarity breeds contempt – and children.
— Mark Twain
He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face
— Benjamin Franklin
The gods we worship write their names on our faces, be sure of that. And a man will worship something — have no doubt about that, either. He may think that his tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of his heart — but it will come out. That which dominates will determine his life and character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshiping we are becoming.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.
— Benjamin Franklin
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
— Henry Ford
Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.
— W. C. Fields