82 Quotes by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Truth, when not sought after, rarely comes to light.

Controversy equalizes fools and wise men in the same way - and the fools know it.

Why can't somebody give us a list of things that everybody thinks and nobody says, and another list of things that everybody says and nobody thinks?

The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce.

Where we love is home,Home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits the all.

Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.

The noblest service comes from nameless hands, and the best servant does his work unseen.

Take your needle, my child, and work at your pattern; it will come out a rose by and by. Life is like that - one stitch at a time taken patiently and the pattern will come out all right like the embroidery.