“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”
Source: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Vol. 3: American Statesmen
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Famous Elbert Hubbard Quotes
“Life is a movement outward, an unfolding.”
Source: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Complete 14 Volumes
Source: Advertising and Advertisements
“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.”
Source: In the Spotlight: Personal Experiences of Elbert Hubbard on the American Stage
“The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.”
Source: Selected writings of Elbert Hubbard: his mintage of wisdom, coined from a life of love, laughter and work
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing.”
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is continually fearing that you'll make one.”
“Life in abundance comes only through great love.”
Source: Selected Writings of Elbert Hubbard ...
“We work to become, not to acquire.”
Source: A Thousand & One Epigrams: Selected from the Writings of Elbert Hubbard
“Every tyrant who ever lived has believed in freedom — for himself.”
“Constant effort and frequent mistakes are the stepping stones to genius.”
Source: Great scientists
“Every life is its own excuse for being.”
Source: Selected writings of Elbert Hubbard: his mintage of wisdom, coined from a life of love, laughter and work
Source: The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest
“The artist needs no religion beyond his work.”
Source: Love, Life & Work: Being a Book of Opinions Reasonably Good-Natured Concerning How to Attain the Highest Happiness for One's Self with the Least Possible Harm to Others
Source: Selected writings of Elbert Hubbard: his mintage of wisdom, coined from a life of love, laughter and work
“Real life is in love, laughter, and work.”
Source: The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest