Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Norman Douglas Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United Kingdom
  • Born: Dec 8, 1868
  • Died: Feb 7, 1952

George Norman Douglas was a British writer, now best known for his 1917 novel South Wind.

A man can believe a considerable deal of rubbish, and yet go about his daily work in a rational and cheerful manner. work

You can construct the character of a man and his age not only from what he does and says, but from what he fails to say and do. age

What is all wisdom save a collection of platitudes? wisdom

Education is a state-controlled manufactory of echoes. education

The sublimity of wisdom is to do those things living, which are to be desired when dying. wisdom

The pine stays green in winter... wisdom in hardship. wisdom

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more wisdom & wit from William Blake

32 more wisdom & wit 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 sayings from Storm Jameson

2 sayings 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