Quotes By Bryant H. McGill

The best way to win against the intolerable is to tolerate them, for this they have seldom dealt with. Your indulgence may soften their malice and open their eyes to more honorable ways.

An intelligent person is never afraid or ashamed to find errors in his understanding of things.

Enthusiasm is the energy and force that builds literal momentum of the human soul and mind.

The ability to forgive is one of man's greatest achievements.

Knowledge is that possession that no misfortune can destroy, no authority can revoke, and no enemy can control. This makes knowledge the greatest of all freedoms.

No one is more insufferable than he who lacks basic courtesy.

Most people do not actually know how to think for themselves, and unfortunately that prevents them from even knowing it.

In America, educators punish those who actually think for themselves. There is only acceptance for popular opinion.

The talent of a true writer and poet is in the ear.

Human intelligence may not be the best trick nature has to offer.

No time is better spent than that spent in the service of your fellow man.

Remember that the greatest fool in the world may ask more than the wisest man can answer.

The secret to discovery is to never believe existing facts.

Fanatic is often the name given to people of action by people who are lazy.

Many openly show discontentment with their looks, but few with their intelligence. I, however, assure you there are many more plain minds than faces.

Do not let your grand ambitions stand in the way of small but meaningful accomplishments.

Birth and death; we all move between these two unknowns.

Good manners are appreciated as much as bad manners are abhorred.

I have never read for entertainment, but rather for understanding and to satisfy my eager curiosity.

Comfort in expressing your emotions will allow you to share the best of yourself with others, but not being able to control your emotions will reveal your worst.