Quotes
Authors
William Burkitt
"Speak not in high commendation of any man to his face, nor censure any man behind his back; but if thou knowest anything good of him, tell it unto others; if anything ill, tell it privately and prudently to himself." --
Source : William Burkitt (1840). “The poor man's help, and young man's guide”, p.13
William Burkitt
#Men Quotes
#Faces Quotes
#Speak Quotes
“We've done exactly what we've wanted. We never compromised to anyone and still managed to have a successful thing. I don't take that lightly. Yeah, we're really lucky to have had that.”
Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“Dreams are not what you see in your sleep, dreams are things which do not let you sleep.”
“The mind is like a well-endowed museum, only a small fraction of its holdings on view at any one time.”
“I'm friends with a lot of my exes, but it took time. We didn't just get into it. I don't think you can be friends until you're cool with them dating someone else. That's when you know.”
“Most writers are not quick-witted when they talk. Novelists, in particular, drag themselves around in society like gut-shot bears.”
“He taught me to trust in tomorrow.”
“...though one can be callous in Ireland one cannot be wholly opaque or material. An unearthly disturbance works in the spirit; reason can never reconcile one to life; nothing allays the wants one cannot explain.”
“Choose what you want to do – or watch someone else doing it. Learn how to handle tools, paint, babies, machinery, or just listen to your favourite tune. Dance, talk or be lifted up to where you can see how other people make things work. Sit out over space with a drink and tune in to what's happening elsewhere in the city. Try starting a riot or beginning a painting – or just lie back and stare at the sky.”