Every man I meet is in some way my superior. Ralph Waldo Emerson American Poet More Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes 54
A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation. Moliere French Playwright More Moliere Quotes 5
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. Abraham Lincoln American President More Abraham Lincoln Quotes 4
Until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned, everywhere is war and until there are no longer first-class and second-class citizens of any nation, until the color of a man's skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes. And until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race, there is war. And until that day, the dream of lasting peace, world citizenship, rule of international morality, will remain but a fleeting illusion to be pursued, but never attained... now everywhere is war. Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia Ethiopian Emperor More Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia Quotes 2
The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them. Confucius Chinese Philosopher More Confucius Quotes 1
That deep emotional conviction of the presence of a superior reasoning power, which is revealed in the incomprehensible universe, forms my idea of God. Albert Einstein German Physicist More Albert Einstein Quotes 1
Aristotle was asked how much educated men are superior to the uneducated: "As much," said he, "as the living are to the dead. Diogenes Ancient Greek Philosopher More Diogenes Quotes 1
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William Arthur Ward American Writer More William Arthur Ward Quotes 1
Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it. George Bernard Shaw Irish Dramatist More George Bernard Shaw Quotes 1
No human race is superior; no religious faith is inferior. All collective judgments are wrong. Only racists make them. Elie Wiesel American Novelist More Elie Wiesel Quotes 0
The superior man blames himself. The inferior man blames others. Don Shula American Coach More Don Shula Quotes 0
Every superior personality, and every superior performance, has, for the average of mankind, something mysterious. Georg Simmel German Sociologist More Georg Simmel Quotes 0
Napoleon was probably the equal at least of Washington in intellect, his superior in education. Both of them were successful in serving the state. Matthew Simpson American Clergyman More Matthew Simpson Quotes 0
I think I have a superior brain and an inferior stature, if you really want to get brutal about it. Paul Simon American Musician More Paul Simon Quotes 0
However it is debased or misinterpreted, love is a redemptive feature. To focus on one individual so that their desires become superior to yours is a very cleansing experience. Jeanette Winterson British Novelist More Jeanette Winterson Quotes 0
You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers. James Wolfe British Soldier More James Wolfe Quotes 0
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self. Elijah Wood American Actor More Elijah Wood Quotes 0
Optimism is not inherently a superior way of viewing the world. Certainly doctors will say it might be better for one's physical health to be an optimist. But, morally speaking it may not be appropriate in certain circumstances. Todd Solondz American Writer More Todd Solondz Quotes 0
In that sense, film is superior, but the difficulty is your lack of control as a writer. Terry Southern American Writer More Terry Southern Quotes 0
No man can ever end with being superior who will not begin with being inferior. Sydney Smith English Clergyman More Sydney Smith Quotes 0
Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior. Socrates Greek Philosopher More Socrates Quotes 0
We will always apply the same principles of collective security, prudent caution, and superior weaponry that enabled us to peacefully prevail in the long cold war against the Soviet Union. Theodore C. Sorensen American Lawyer More Theodore C. Sorensen Quotes 0
In the long run, there is not much discrimination against superior talent. Carter G. Woodson American Historian More Carter G. Woodson Quotes 0