Truth, in its struggles for recognition, passes through four distinct stages. First, we say it is damnable, dangerous, disorderly, and will surely disrupt society. Second, we declare it is heretical, infidelic and contrary to the Bible. Third, we say it… — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share Image
The highest reward that God gives us for good work is the ability to do better — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
“If we cannot be happy and powerful and prey on others, we invent conscience and prey on ourselves.” — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
The poor and ignorant will continue to lie and steal as long as the rich and educated show them how. — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
So long as governments set the example of killing their enemies, private individuals will occasionally kill theirs. — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
If I supply you with a thought, you may remember it and you may not. But if I can make you think a thought… — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 A conservative is a man who is too cowardly to fight and too fat to… — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
The great man is not so great as folks think, and the dull man is not quite so stupid as he seems. The difference… — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
What boy well raised can compare with your street gamin who has the knowledge and the shrewdness of a grown-up broker. — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
What people need and what they want may be very different… Teachers are those who educate the people to appreciate the things they need. — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
Men who sit back and pride themselves on their culture haven't any to speak of. — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share
