Christopher Morley (1890-1957)

Quotes

• In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty.

• Only the sinner has the right to preach.

• People like to imagine that because all our mechanical equipment moves so much faster, that we are thinking faster, too.

• Think, every day, something no one else is thinking.

• There are three ingredients in the good life: learning, earning and yearning.

• There is only one rule for being a good talker - learn to listen.

• We've had bad luck with our kids - they've all grown up.

• When you sell a man a book you don't sell him just 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life.

• Few girls are as well shaped as a good horse.

• Men talk of "finding God," but no wonder it is difficult; He is hidden in that darkest hiding-place, your heart. You yourself are a part of Him.

• There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way.

• Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting.