“Whenever you find yourself getting angry about a difference of opinion, be on your guard; you will probably find, on examination, that your belief is going beyond what the evidence warrants.” — Bertrand Russell, An Outline of Intellectual Rubbish
Tag: carefulness
Quote of the Day
“In handling a stinging insect, move very slowly.” — Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough for Love
Quote of the Day
“The opinion of the majority is not lightly to be rejected; but neither is it to be carelessly echoed.” — George Henry Lewes, The Principles of Success in Literature
Quote of the Day
“Sometimes when you’re too careful it just turns into a different kind of carelessness.” — Marlon James, A Brief History of Seven Killings
Quote of the Day
“Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world’s estimation, and publicly and privately, in season and out, avow their sympathy with despised and persecuted ideas and their advocates, and bear the consequences.” — Susan B. Anthony, The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony
Quote of the Day
“Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.” — John Wooden, They Call Me Coach
Yahooey's Blog 