Lin Yutang was a Chinese writer, translator, linguist and inventor. His informal but polished style in both Chinese and English made him one of the most influential writers of his generation, and his compilations and translations of classic Chinese texts into English were bestsellers in the West.
No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow. home & travel
Hope is like a road in the country there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence. hope
Society can exist only on the basis that there is some amount of polished lying and that no one says exactly what he thinks. society
This I conceive to be the chemical function of humor: to change the character of our thought. humor
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other quotes from William Blake
32 other quotes from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer
6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 thoughts from Storm Jameson
2 thoughts from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 more sayings from Victor Hugo
73 more sayings from Victor Hugo