We grow a little every time we do not take advantage of somebody’s weakness.
BERNARD WILLIAMSWe grow a little every time we do not take advantage of somebody’s weakness.
BERNARD WILLIAMSPeople who say, ‘Let the chips fall where they may,’ usually figure they will not be hit by a chip.
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 WILLIAMSFew things are as democratic as a snowstorm.
BERNARD WILLIAMSI like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy.
BERNARD WILLIAMSThe day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring.
BERNARD WILLIAMSA friend is a lot of things, but a critic isn’t.
BERNARD WILLIAMSYou are mature when you know what is foolhardy and what is courage.
BERNARD WILLIAMSTalent is a flame. Genius is a fire.
BERNARD WILLIAMSIt is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.
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 WILLIAMSMan never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.
BERNARD WILLIAMSThere was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.
BERNARD WILLIAMSUnsolicited advice is the junk mail of life.
BERNARD WILLIAMSLaziness has many disguises. Soon “winter doldrums” will become “spring fever.”
BERNARD WILLIAMS