623 Quotes by Elbert Hubbard

This bad habit of fault-finding, criticizing and complaining is a tool that grows keener by constant use, and there is grave danger that he who at first is only a moderate kicker may develop into a chronic knocker, and the knife he has sharpened will sever his head. Hooker.

Insomnia never comes to a man who has to get up exactly at six o’clock. Insomnia troubles only those who can sleep any time.

Success – To rise from the illusion of pursuit to the disillusion of possession.

Don’t make excuses, make good.

We never ask God to forgive anybody except when we haven’t.

Happiness is a habit – cultivate it.

The hands that help are far better than the lips that pray.

Never get married in college; it’s hard to get a start if a prospective employer finds you’ve already made one mistake.

The man who is anybody and who does anything is certainly going to be criticized, vilified and misunderstood. This is a part of the penalty for greatness, and every great man understands it; and understands, too, that it is no proof of greatness.