Americans 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 WILLIAMSI like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy.
More Bernard Williams Quotes
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We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.
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I like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy.
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There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.
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Laziness has many disguises. Soon “winter doldrums” will become “spring fever.”
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If we try and fail, we have temporary disappointments. But if we do not try at all, we have permanent regrets.
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There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
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Ideas are like wandering sons. They show up when you least expect them.
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An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.
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We grow a little every time we do not take advantage of somebody’s weakness.
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A half-truth is usually less than half of that.
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We must escape our illusions of correctness to understand the actions and beliefs of others.
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Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.
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Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.
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The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring.
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Tranquility is like quicksilver. The harder you grab for it, the less likely you will grasp it.
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