Quotes by Clarence H. Burns

Men, who achieve much, die as do those who achieve nothing.
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Men, who achieve much, die as do those who achieve nothing.
The most powerful of men can fail when they forget that a mighty river can be crossed at its source.
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The most powerful of men can fail when they forget that a mighty river can be crossed at its source.
Does man Progress? A thousand questions answered yesterday create a thousand questions today.
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Does man Progress? A thousand questions answered yesterday create a thousand questions today.
It is painful to reflect upon your failures knowing that you alone caused them.
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It is painful to reflect upon your failures knowing that you alone caused them.
A man can seem to have many friends yet know little of friendship.
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A man can seem to have many friends yet know little of friendship.
At times, the most dangerous politicians have been those impelled by dreams and ideals, rather than basic realities.
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At times, the most dangerous politicians have been those impelled by dreams and ideals, rather than basic realities.
Art, when destroyed can never be replaced, yet history repeats itself.
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Art, when destroyed can never be replaced, yet history repeats itself.
It is often easier to learn from the mistakes of others than from our own.
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It is often easier to learn from the mistakes of others than from our own.
The business man who gains success at the expense of the poor and miserable gains nil respect from his peers.
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The business man who gains success at the expense of the poor and miserable gains nil respect from his peers.