James > James's Quotes

“Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.”
― George Sand

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”
― William Arthur Ward

“We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.”
― C.S. Lewis

“Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.”
― Elbert Hubbard

“There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
― Mark Twain