University of Life Quotes Catalog - Page 40 of 40 - a curated list of all the best quotes about life and how to live it!

A modest man often seems conceited because he is delighted with what he has done, thinking is better than anything of which he believed himself capable, whereas the conceited man is inclined to express dissatisfaction with his performances, thinking them unworthy of his genius. – Hesketh Pearson

A mind once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. – Oliver Wendell Holmes

A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist. – Louis Nizer

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. – James Crook

A man who dies too rich has lived too poorly. – Garff Goodbody

A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit. – Elton Trueblood

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. – George Bernard Shaw

A great deal of talent is lost in the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves men whom timidity prevented from making a first effort; who, if they could have been induced to begin, would in all probability have gone great lengths. – Sidney Smith

“In the time of your life, live.” – William Saroyan

“As to the kindness you mention, I wish I could have been of more service to you than I have been, but if I had, the only thanks that I should desire are that you would always be ready to service any other person that may need your assistance, and so let good offices go around, for mankind are all of a family. As for my own part, when I am employed in serving others I do not look upon myself as conferring favors but paying debts.” – Benjamin Franklin