Than Quotes

A good thing to remember is somebody's got it a lot worse than we do.

Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous.

The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history.

Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf; is better than a whole loaf.

Loneliness is never more cruel than when it is felt in close propinquity with someone who has ceased to communicate.

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.

I've always taught that a poor economy is the best opportunity for salespeople because the naysayers and grumblers have already given up, leaving more territory, more opportunities to be successful than in a good economy when virtually all salespeople are out there, giving it their best.

In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme.

They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?

It is better to take what does not belong to you than to let it lie around neglected.

Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.

The man who does more than he is paid for will soon be paid for more than he does.

Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene.

A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.

I love the name of honor, more than I fear death.

No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility.

We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves.

There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.

Nothing is so aggravating than calmness.

Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.

Women in love are less ashamed than men. They have less to be ashamed of.

Now, we put out a lot of carbon dioxide every year, over 26 billion tons. For each American, it's about 20 tons. For people in poor countries, it's less than one ton. It's an average of about five tons for everyone on the planet. And, somehow, we have to make changes that will bring that down to zero.

It is better to be beautiful than to be good. But... it is better to be good than to be ugly.

There is no better proof of a man's being truly good than his desiring to be constantly under the observation of good men.

An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done.

Would that I were a dry well, and that the people tossed stones into me, for that would be easier than to be a spring of flowing water that the thirsty pass by, and from which they avoid drinking.

I often think that a slightly exposed shoulder emerging from a long satin nightgown packs more sex than two naked bodies in bed.

The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.

When all is said and done, more is said than done.

No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.