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Avoid this crowd like the plague. And if they quote you, make damn sure they heard you.
Barbara Bush1925–2018Advice about news reporters, to incoming first lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton, on a tour of the White House, as quoted in Newsweek magazine (30 November 1992)
- Journalism
If you drink much from a bottle marked “poison,” it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later.
Lewis Carroll1832–1898Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865), Chapter IIn context
- Comedy
‘Take care of the sense, and the sounds will take care of themselves.’
Lewis Carroll1832–1898Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865), Chapter IXIn context
- Writing
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely, “and go on till you come to the end; then stop.”
Lewis Carroll1832–1898Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865), Chapter XIIIn context
“Speak in French when you can’t think of the English for a thing⁠—turn out your toes as you walk⁠—and remember who you are!”
Lewis Carroll1832–1898Through the Looking-Glass (1871), Chapter IIIn context
Rather than reacting to every risk we hear and see, we should make an effort to discern which ones we can do something about.
Ben Carsonborn 1951Take The Risk (2008), p. 58
- Risk
There should be more sincerity and heart in human relations, more silence and simplicity in our interactions. Be rude when you’re angry, laugh when something is funny, and answer when you’re asked.
Anton Chekhov1860–1904Letter to his brother, A.P. Chekhov (October 13, 1888)
I am reminded of the professor who, in his declining hours, was asked by his devoted pupils for his final counsel. He replied, “Verify your quotations.”
Winston Churchill1874–1965The Second World War, Volume IV: The Hinge of Fate (1951)
- Quotations
If you don’t give power to the words that people throw at you to hurt you, they don’t hurt you anymore — and you actually have power over those people.
Stephen Colbertborn 1964Stephen Colbert—It Gets Better (13 July 2011)
- Power
When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.
Confucius551–479 BCAnalects, Chapter I
- Character
You must beware of seeing malice behind accidental injury.
Philip K. Dick1928–1982Clans of the Alphane Moon (1964), Chapter 11 (p. 196)
Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
Charles Dickens1812–1870Sketches by Boz (1836), Characters, Ch. 2: A Christmas Dinner
- Happiness
‘Never,’ said my aunt, ‘be mean in anything; never be false; never be cruel. Avoid those three vices, Trot, and I can always be hopeful of you.’
Charles Dickens1812–1870David Copperfield (1850), Chapter 15In context
- Virtue
We must be very careful when we give advice to younger people: sometimes they follow it!
EDEdsger W. Dijkstra1930–2002The Humble Programmer (1972)
- Youth
Never take anything for granted.
Benjamin Disraeli1804–1881Speech at Salthill (5 October 1864)