Posts from ‘April, 2008’

James Thurber Quotes

Share Some of out favorite quotes by James Thurber. Boys are beyond the range of anybody’s sure understanding, at least when they are between the ages of 18 months and 90 years. ~James Thurber on Boys There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else. The most dangerous food is wedding cake. ~James Thurber’s [...]

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Laurence J. Peter Quotes

Share A man convinced against his will is not convinced. A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to. Competence, like truth, beauty and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder. ~Laurence J Peter on Competence. It is wise to remember that you are one of those who [...]

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Beginnings Quotes

Share These are some inspirational quotes and sayings on beginnings, and starting something new. Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~Jim Rohn Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be. ~Marsha Petrie Sue The [...]

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Sophocles Quotes

Share Some inspirational quotes by Sophocles on various topics, How dreadful it is when the right judge judges wrong! Wisdom outweighs any wealth. ~Sophocles on wisdom, but few people understands this. Nobody likes the bringer of bad news. ~Another word of wisdom. Even though the messenger has nothing to do with the bad news, he [...]

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Publilius Syrus Quotes

Share Some inspirational quotes by Pubilius Syrus that have never failed to inspire us. I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. ~Be very careful what you say, for it is like an arrow out of a quiver. Every day should be passed as if it were to be our last. An evil gain [...]

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Terence Quotes

Share Some quotes by Publius Terentius Afer also known as Terence to inspire you. To touch a sore is to renew one’s grief. You’re a wise person if you can easily direct your attention to what ever needs it. I take it to be a principle rule of life, not to be too much addicted [...]

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Plato Quotes

Share Some quotes by Plato the great Greek Philosopher and Mathematician Thinking: The talking of the soul with itself. Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance. You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. He who is of calm and happy nature will hardly [...]

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J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

Share John Ronald Reuel Tolkien better known as J. R. R. Tolkien famous for his fantasy books The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.Here are some of his quotes Deep roots are not reached by frost. I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge. What do you mean? [...]

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