286 quotes found
Writer · British · 1870–1916
British writer (1870–1916)
“Real things in the darkness seem no realer than dreams.”
“Let us be sure that the lady of our choice possesses certain tangible qualities that we admire; and if in other ways she falls short of our ideal, we must be patient and call to mind those qualitie...”
“While we're living, we need to get over ourselves and accept others if we want to enchant people.”
“Let yourself be enchanted in small ways.”
“A virtuous wife is an indispensable asset in the hand of her husband . In contrary, a nagging wife is a liability to her husband . There is nothing she cannot destroy.”
“I'm living so far beyond my means that we may almost be said to be living apart.”
“The cook was a good cook, as cooks go; and as cooks go, she went.”
“Never be a pioneer. It's the early Christian that gets the fattest lion.”
“When my brother,, was a young boy learning the Chinese classics, I was in the habit of listening with him and I became unusually proficient at understanding those passages that he found too difficu...”
“Premature satisfaction with half-success is a dream-killer of ambition , nobody should indulge in it.”
“Motivation is the greatest gift to stimulate the feable minded.”
“If you do not have enemies on your way to the top, you are already a celebrated failure.”
“A life without love is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. So, keep love in your heart if not your best friend today will turn to your worst enemy tomorrow.”
“i wish you could understand me, but of course it is not the way of this world that we are ever completely understood.”
“Minority of people are destined for success while majority succeed because they are determined for success. Where upon, work hard in silence and let success make the noise .”
“Destiny can never be denied. It takes time to unfold .”
“You did not come to this world for an experiment but for an assignment written on the palm of your hand. Discover yours !”
“I have my own ego, greed, love and a passion but sometime that same greed and ego kneels me down. In that moment I don't kneel and cry for my ego but I will clear a dirt over my pant and run for my...”
“The greatest knowledge ever created is the one created when one is challenged or criticized by his/her subordinate. Creativity lies in challenges and criticisms .”
“Its just a matter of time, a positive mentality and a freedom; you will find yourself enjoying in your own world.”