I sometimes think that the saving grace of America lies in the fact that the overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities- a sense of humor and a sense of proportion. (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have reached this level. (Bertrand Russell)
Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. (Confucius)
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. (Sally Koch)
To give an accurate description of what has never occurred is not merely the proper occupation of the historian, but the inalienable privilege of any man of parts and culture. (Oscar Wilde)
When the political columnists say 'Every thinking man' they mean themselves, and when candidates appeal to 'Every intelligent voter' they mean everybody who is going to vote for them. (Franklin P. Adams)
Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold. (Bob Marley)
Music critics get their records for free so their opinions usually don't matter. (Marilyn Manson)
No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en; In brief, sir, study what you most affect. (William Shakespeare)
Nobody likes the man who brings bad news. (Sophocles)