Calamity Quotes

264 Calamity quotes by 199 unique authors

A vulgar man, in any ill that happens to him, blames others; a novice in philosophy blames himself; and a philosopher blames neither, the one… — Epictetus
Of some calamity we can have no relief but from God alone; and what would men do, in such a case if it were not… — John Tillotson
No calamity happens to those who eagerly follow auspicious customs and the rule of good conduct, to those who are always careful of purity, and… — Guru Nanak
Do not say, What what fear has a rich man of calamity. — Chanakya
One common calamity makes men extremely affect each other, though they differ in every other particular — Richard Steele
There is no man more pusillanimous than I when I am planning a campaign. I purposely exaggerate all the dangers and all the calamities that… — Napoleon Bonaparte
When Monarchs abuse the rights with which they have been invested by the confidence of the people, and bring down upon their heads the calamity… — Napoleon Bonaparte
Our chief usefulness to humanity rests on our combining power with high purpose. Power undirected by high purpose spells calamity, and high purpose by itself… — Theodore Roosevelt
All intelligent beings who are crowned with crowns of glory, immortality, and eternal lives must pass through every ordeal appointed for intelligent beings to pass… — Brigham Young
There is one rule that works in every calamity. Be it pestilence, war, or famine, the rich get richer and poor get poorer. The poor… — Will Rogers
Sure must be a great consolation to the poor people who lost their stock in the late crash to know that it has fallen in… — Will Rogers
The whole trouble with the Republicans is their fear of an increase in income tax, especially on higher incomes. They speak of it almost like… — Will Rogers
Bread without butter or coffee without milk is an awful calamity, as if everything before being put in our mouth must first be held under… — John Muir
Do things with your whole heart, with as much intensity as you are capable of. Anything done halfheartedly never brings joy to life. It only… — Rajneesh
One is ashamed to say how little is needed for all men to be delivered from those calamities which now oppress them; it is only… — Leo Tolstoy
This writer, who is horribly perspicacious and vigorous, demonstrates the certainty of a great European war, and regards it with the peculiar satisfaction excited by… — George Gissing
Some people are never content with their lot, let what will happen. Clouds and darkness are over their heads, alike whether it rain or shine.… — Charles Spurgeon
The tears of the compassionate are sweeter than dewdrops falling from roses on the bosom of the earth. Shut not thine ear, therefore, against the… — Robert Dodsley
A great source of calamity lies in regret and anticipation; therefore a person is wise who thinks of the present alone, regardless of the past… — Oliver Goldsmith
Times of great calamity and confusion have been productive for the greatest minds. The purest ore is produced from the hottest furnace. The brightest thunder-bolt… — Charles Caleb Colton
The difference between a misfortune and a calamity is this: If Gladstone fell into the Thames, it would be a misfortune. But if someone dragged… — Benjamin Disraeli
A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people. — Frederick Douglass
He who knows no hardships will know no hardihood. He who faces no calamity will need no courage. Mysterious though it is, the characteristics in… — Harry Emerson Fosdick
When any calamity has been suffered the first thing to be remembered is, how much has been escaped. — Samuel Johnson
You have a strange relationship with calamity when you're a writer: you write about it; as an artist, you objectify and fetishize it. You render… — Tony Kushner

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