True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes.
Quotes
Benjamin Guggenheim, Final words of millionaire traveler aboard the ill-fated Titanic. As the boat began to sink Guggenheim changed into formal dress and calmly faced death.
I am willing to remain and play the man’s game if there are not enough boats for more than the women and children.. Tell
Anthony Trollope, English novelist (1815-1882)
There is nothing so comfortable as money, – but nothing so defiling if it be come by unworthily; nothing so comfortable, but nothing so
William Ralph Inge (1860-1954 ) English Theologian
The happy people are those who are producing something; the bored people are those who are consuming much and producing nothing.
Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) Irish Writer
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) British Scientist
Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.
Joseph Addison (1672–1719) English Writer and Statesman
If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother and hope your guardian genius.
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) English Writer
We have worked at full speed since May. And that is I’m persuaded the root and source and origin of all health and happiness,
Norman Cousins (1915-1990) American Author and Humanitarian
Respect for the fragility and importance of an individual life is still the mark of an educated man – Saturday Review, 1954
William E. Henley
In the clutch of circumstance, I have not winced or cried aloud; Under the bludgeoning of chance, my head is bloody, but unbowed.