“No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.” — Voltaire Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on … Continue reading
Category: Quotations
No Footnotes (Einstein)
“Einstein has provided no footnotes.” “That’s because he has answered the questions nobody was asking.” (Episode 4 of Genius, National Geographic Channel) Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles … Continue reading
Why We Applaud Success (Andrew Carnegie)
“The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Thought (Mark Twain)
“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” — Mark Twain
Love and Be Loved (Lao Tzu)
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in … Continue reading
Self-Respect (Longfellow)
“He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A Warning About Protectionism (Bastiat)
“When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will.” — Frederic Bastiat Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics … Continue reading
Two Types of People (Oscar Wilde)
“The world is divided into two classes, those who believe the incredible, and those who do the improbable.” — Oscar Wilde Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
You vs. The Tribe (Nietzsche)
“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning … Continue reading
Stand Alone (Don Rickles)
When you stand alone and sell yourself, you can’t please everyone. But when you’re different, you can last. — Don Rickles Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
The Real Test (Abraham Lincoln)
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” — Abraham Lincoln Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
The Smartest Thing Ever Said (Einstein)
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. — Albert Einstein