223 Quotes by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

A person of genius should marry a person of character.

Men must turn square corners when they deal with the Government.

To have doubted one's own first principles is the mark of a civilized man.

There was never an idea started that woke up men out of their stupid indifference but its originator was spoken of as a crank.

Any two philosophers can tell each other all they know in two hours.

It is very grand to die in harness, but it is very pleasant to have the tight straps unbuckled and the heavy collar lifted from the neck and shoulders.

The greatest act of faith is when a man understands he is not God.

Every calling is great when greatly pursued.

A new untruth is better than an old truth.