Elbert Hubbard

I would rather be able to appreciate things I can not have than to have things I am not able to appreciate. ”

It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious. ”

An idea that is not dangerous is not worthy of being called an idea at all. ”

Pray that success will not come any faster than you are able to endure it. ”

We are punished by our sins, not for them. ”

A pessimist? That's a person who has been intimately acquainted with an optimist. ”

Live truth instead of professing it. ”

Die, v.: To stop sinning suddenly. ”

To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing. ”

The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment. ”