I like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy.
BERNARD WILLIAMSI like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy.
BERNARD WILLIAMSWe may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.
BERNARD WILLIAMSAmericans are optimists. They hope they’ll be wealthy someday – and they’re positive they can get one more brushful of paint out of an empty can.
BERNARD WILLIAMSLife is supposed to be a series of peaks and valleys. The secret is to keep the valleys from becoming Grand Canyons.
BERNARD WILLIAMSA friend is a lot of things, but a critic isn’t.
BERNARD WILLIAMSMan never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.
BERNARD WILLIAMSWhat a strange world this would be if we all had the same sense of humor.
BERNARD WILLIAMSThere is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
BERNARD WILLIAMSIdeas are like wandering sons. They show up when you least expect them.
BERNARD WILLIAMSIf we try and fail, we have temporary disappointments. But if we do not try at all, we have permanent regrets.
BERNARD WILLIAMSTranquility is like quicksilver. The harder you grab for it, the less likely you will grasp it.
BERNARD WILLIAMSLaziness has many disguises. Soon “winter doldrums” will become “spring fever.”
BERNARD WILLIAMSSooner or later we all quote our mothers.
BERNARD WILLIAMSThere was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.
BERNARD WILLIAMSBooks had instant replay long before televised sports.
BERNARD WILLIAMSIt is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.
BERNARD WILLIAMS