Great Quotes

There have been many great men that have flattered the people who ne'er loved them.

My books are like water those of the great geniuses are wine. (Fortunately) everybody drinks water.

Fishes live in the sea, as men do a-land the great ones eat up the little ones.

You ask me if I keep a notebook to record my great ideas. I've only ever had one.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Just as a man would not cherish living in a body other than his own, so do nations not like to live under other nations, however noble and great the latter may be.

Great events make me quiet and calm it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.

I can relate to having those people in your life that you feel are moving on to this great, big, normal life and you're like, 'What's wrong with me?'

The books that help you most are those which make you think that most. The hardest way of learning is that of easy reading but a great book that comes from a great thinker is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth and beauty.

Another thing I like to do is sit back and take in nature. To look at the birds, listen to their singing, go hiking, camping and jogging and running, walking along the beach, playing games and sometimes being alone with the great outdoors. It's very special to me.