500 Quotes by Firsts

If you want to discover new oceans, you must first have the courage to leave shore.

If you have two frogs, eat the ugliest one first.

The greatest evils and the worst of crimes is poverty; our first duty, a duty to which every other consideration should be sacrificed, is not to be poor.

As far as you can, get into the habit of asking yourself in relation to any action taken by another: “What is his point of reference here?” But begin with yourself: examine yourself first.

Reason is the first victim of strong emotion.

The first resistance to social change is to say it’s not necessary.

A conservative believes nothing should be done for the first time.

I got my first real six string, bought it at the five and dime, played it ’til my fingers bled.

This is the first lesson to learn: be determined not to curse anything outside, not to lay the blame upon anyone outside, but stand up, lay the blame on yourself. You will find that is always true. Get hold of yourself.