155 quotes found
“If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties it may be too late.”
“The successful man is he who when he sees that no further certainty is attainable promptly decides on the most probable side as if he were completely sure it was right.”
“Not seeing is half-believing.”
“There is no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the end from the beginning.”
“I am a woman who understands the necessity of an impulse whose goal or origin still lie beyond me.”
“To end with certainty we must begin with doubting.”
“Gardening is an exercise in optimism.”
“In the face of uncertainty there is nothing wrong with hope.”
“No object is mysterious. The mystery is your eye.”
“Faith hasn't got no eyes but she's long-legged.”
“Maturity of mind is the capacity to endure uncertainty.”
“If a man will begin with certainties he shall end in doubts but if he will content to begin with doubts he shall end in certainties.”
“I said here's the river I want to flow on here's the direction I want to go and put my boat in. I was ready for the river to take unexpected turns and present obstacles.”
“Nobody can really guarantee the future. The best we can do is size up the chances calculate the risks involved estimate our ability to deal with them and make our plans with confidence.”
“Every time I think that I'm getting old and gradually going to the grave something else happens.”
“Many live in dread of what is coming. Why should we? The unknown puts adventure into life. ... The unexpected around the corner gives a sense of anticipation and surprise. Thank God for the unknown...”
“I think I look good out there. I'm strong powerful and artistic. But I have my doubts as much as anyone.”
“If I ever felt inclined to be timid as I was going into a room full of people I would say to myself "You're the cleverest member of one of the cleverest families in the cleverest class of the cle...”
“Action will remove the doubts that theory cannot solve.”
“To Death I yield but not to Doubt who slays before!”
