Elbert Hubbard

Writer

United States

1856 - 1915

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Often we can help each other most by leaving each other alone; at other times we need the hand-grasp and the word of cheer.
Elbert Hubbard
Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal.
Elbert Hubbard
Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.
Elbert Hubbard
It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.
Elbert Hubbard
This will never be a civilized country until we spend more money for books than we do for chewing gum.
Elbert Hubbard
Every tyrant who has lived has believed in freedom for himself.
Elbert Hubbard
Initiative is doing the right things without being told.
Elbert Hubbard
Fear is the thought of admitted inferiority.
Elbert Hubbard
We are not punished for our sins, but by them.
Elbert Hubbard
The idea that is not dangerous is not worthy of being called an idea at all.
Elbert Hubbard