Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
—Sophocles (495–405 BCE) Ancient Greek Dramatist
Topics: Wisdom
It may be possible to forcibly snatch a jewel from the midst of powerful jaws of a crocodile. It may also be possible to cross a raging sea swimming across its high-running violent waves. One may even wear a furious snake around his head as if it is a garland of flowers. But it is impossible to win over a conceited fool.
—Subhashita Manjari
Every dawn signs a new contract with existence.
—Henri Frederic Amiel (1821–81) Swiss Philosopher, Writer
No one has yet calculated how many imaginary triumphs are silently celebrated by people each year to keep up with their courage.
—Athenaeus
Topics: Courage
Beauty is truth’s smile when she beholds her own face in a perfect mirror.
—Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) Indian Hindu Polymath
Topics: Smile
If you have nothing else to do, look at yourself and see if there isn’t something close at hand that you can improve. It may make you wealthy, although it is more likely it will make you happy.
—George Madison Adams (1837–1920) American Politician, Military Leader
Topics: Happiness
If you want greater prosperity in your life, start forming a vacuum to receive it.
—Catherine Ponder
Topics: Success & Failure, Prosperity
The company of the distinguished, fetches respect even to the unworthy. Because of its association with flowers (in a garland), the thread is also worn on head.
—Subhashita Manjari
A sense of curiosity is nature’s original school of education.
—Smiley Blanton
Topics: Education
I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.
—John Wooden (1910–2010) American Sportsperson
Topics: Success, Talent