Van Wyck Brooks Quote – To Find Our Bad Traits

“Nothing is so soothing to our self-esteem as to find our bad traits in our forebears. It seems to absolve us.” – Van Wyck Brooks
Read more“Nothing is so soothing to our self-esteem as to find our bad traits in our forebears. It seems to absolve us.” – Van Wyck Brooks
Read more“Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.” – W. Somerset Maugham
Read more“I have long been of the opinion that if work were such a splendid thing the rich would have kept more of it for themselves.” – Bruce Grocott
Read more“Call out to Jesus to remain with you always along the many roads to Emmaus of our time. May he be your strength, your point of reference, your enduring hope.” – Pope Francis
Read more“I like fruit baskets because they give you the ability to mail someone a piece of fruit without appearing insane. Like, if someone just mailed you an apple, you’d be like “Huh? What the hell is this?” but if it’s in a fruit basket, you’re like, “This is nice!”.” – Demetri Martin
Read more“Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.” – Benjamin Franklin
Read more“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is gift, that is why it is called the present.” – Kung Fu Panda
Read more“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” ― Walt Disney
Read more“Progress is not created by contented people.” – Frank Tyger
Read more“Wherever I go I challenge young people—as a friend—to live in the light and truth of Jesus Christ.” – Pope Francis
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