Famous Quotes of Wisdom 2

Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) (1835-1910)

Who has not heard of Mark Twain? He is one of history’s most beloved writer, humorist and satirist. He wrote many books and short stories and is probably best known for The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer.

“When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet deep down in his heart no man much respects himself.”

“Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.”

“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a man and a dog.”

“The radical invents the views. When he has worn them out, the conservative adopts them.”

“Man will do many things to get himself loved; he will do all things to get himself envied.”

“Classic” : a book which people praise and don’t read.”

Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Dr. Samuel Johnson was a journalist, poet, essayist, novelist and literary critic. He is probably best known for composing on the very first English dictionaries. He was a much respected man in his day.

“We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never deceived us.”

“Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.”

“Those who do not feel pain seldom think that it is felt.”

“The future is purchased by the present.”

“Life is not long, and too much of it must not pass in idle deliberation how it shall be spent.”

“The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking.”

“There are people whom one should very well like to drop, but would not wish to be dropped by.”

“Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does not posses, and to gain applause which he cannot keep.”

“Clear your mind of can’t.”

Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519)

Da Vinci is a household name. He was a most remarkable man. He was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, painter, sculptor, musician and writer. He is best known for his extraordinary inventions which were far ahead of his time and his famous paintings of the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.