Darkly Comical Quotes

There is no royal road to anything. One thing at a time, and all things in succession. That which grows slowly endures. - J.G. Holland

Five great enemies to peace inhabit with us. Viz., avarice, ambition, envy, anger and pride. If those enemies were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace. – Petrarch

The pursuit of truth shall set you free—even if you never catch up with it. – Clarence Darrow

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. – Rodin

The practical effect of a belief is the real test of its soundness. – Froude

In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich. – Henry Ward Beecher

The essential element in personal magnetism is a consuming sincerity—an overwhelming faith in the importance of the work one has to do. – Bruce Barton

Indecision is debilitating; it feeds upon itself; it is, one might almost say, habit forming. Not only that, but it is contagious; it transmits itself to others. Business is dependent upon action. It cannot go forward by hesitation. Those in executive positions must fortify themselves with facts and accept responsibility for decisions based upon them. Often greater risk is involved in postponement than in making a wrong decision. – H.A. Hopf

To me—old age is 15 years older than I am. – Bernard M. Baruch

Business is like a man rowing a boat upstream. He has no choice; he must go ahead or he will go back. – Lewis E. Pierson