As I know more of mankind I expect less of them, and am ready now to call a man a good man upon easier terms than I was formerly. – Samuel Johnson Category: Humankind
Men prefer to believe that they are degenerated angels, rather than elevated apes. – William Winwood Reade Category: Humankind
The reason why the world lacks unity, and lies broken and in heaps, is, because man is disunited with himself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Category: Humankind
Evolution is individual — devolution is collective. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962) Category: Humankind
I have probably purchased fifty hot tips in my career, maybe even more. When I put them all together, I know I am a net loser. – Charles M. Schwab Category: Failure
Everything will change. The only question is growing up or decaying. – Nikki Giovanni Category: Change
Its the same each time with progress. First they ignore you, then they say youre mad, then dangerous, then theres a pause and then you cant find anyone who disagrees with you. – Tony Benn Category: Time
Hope is a necessity for normal life and the major weapon against the suicide impulse. – Karl A. Menninger Category: Hope
