Quotes

“There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.” Mark Twain

“There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress.” Mark Twain

“There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.” Mark Twain

“Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered - either by themselves or by others.” Mark Twain

“To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” Mark Twain

“Truth is mighty and will prevail. There is nothing wrong with this, except that it ain't so.” Mark Twain

“Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it.” Mark Twain

“Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.” Mark Twain

“We are all alike, on the inside.” Mark Twain

“We have the best government that money can buy.” Mark Twain

“What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin.” Mark Twain

“When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.” Mark Twain

“When in doubt tell the truth.” Mark Twain

“When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.” Mark Twain

“When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain.” Mark Twain

“When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it's a sure sign you're getting old.” Mark Twain

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Mark Twain

“Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of happiness.” Lao Tzu

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu

“He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know.” Lao Tzu

“He who knows others is wise He who know himself is enlightened.” Lao Tzu

“I have three treasures. Guard and keep them: The first is deep love, The second is frugality, And the third is not to dare to be ahead of the world. Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of not daring to be ahead of the world, one becomes the leader of the world.” Lao Tzu

“Manifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires.” Lao Tzu

“People are difficult to govern because they have too much knowledge.” Lao Tzu

“The more laws and order are made prominent, The more thieves and robbers there will be.” Lao Tzu

“The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. Through this I know the advantage of taking no action.” Lao Tzu

“There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontentment. And there is no greater disaster than greed.” Lao Tzu

“To be worn out is to be renewed.” Lao Tzu

“To know that you do not know is the best. To pretend to know when you do not know is a disease.” Lao Tzu

“When the people of the world all know beauty as beauty, There arises the recognition of ugliness. When they all know the good as good, There arises the recognition of evil.” Lao Tzu