Few things move as quietly as the future.
BERNARD WILLIAMSFew things move as quietly as the future.
BERNARD WILLIAMSWe grow a little every time we do not take advantage of somebody’s weakness.
BERNARD WILLIAMSThere was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.
BERNARD WILLIAMSI like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy.
BERNARD WILLIAMSPeople who say, ‘Let the chips fall where they may,’ usually figure they will not be hit by a chip.
BERNARD WILLIAMSTranquility is like quicksilver. The harder you grab for it, the less likely you will grasp it.
BERNARD WILLIAMSThe average man will bristle if you say his father was dishonest, but he will brag a little if he discovers that his great-grandfather was a Pirate.
BERNARD WILLIAMSWe may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.
BERNARD WILLIAMSA half-truth is usually less than half of that.
BERNARD WILLIAMSMan never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.
BERNARD WILLIAMSAn extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.
BERNARD WILLIAMSIf we try and fail, we have temporary disappointments. But if we do not try at all, we have permanent regrets.
BERNARD WILLIAMSIt is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.
BERNARD WILLIAMSSeptember tries its best to have us forget summer.
BERNARD WILLIAMSLaziness has many disguises. Soon “winter doldrums” will become “spring fever.”
BERNARD WILLIAMSThere is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
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