The trite saying that honesty is the best policy has met with the just criticism that honesty is not policy. The real honest man is honest from conviction of what is right, not from policy. Robert E. Lee convictioncriticismhonest Change image and share on social
On the whole, I find that it is best to adopt as far as possible the travelling equipments of the country in which one travels. The muleteers and servants understand them better, and if anything goes wrong or wears out, it can be repaired or replaced. Isabella Bird adoptcountryequipment share on social
Our people expect the best of us. They send us to take care of the people's business, and those of us who take hold of that responsibility understand that's what it's really about. Clementa C. Pinckney businesscareexpect Change image and share on social
I'd been a wedding singer through college, but after a few years of doing my best renditions of jazz standards to clinking glasses and the sound of forks on salad, I thought, 'Oh God, if this is all I do, I'll never be able to live with myself.' Idina Menzel clinkcollegefork share on social
It's like these songs are your babies and you don't want anybody to think your babies are ugly! You never really know until you throw it out there if it's gonna take. And that is a really scary and vulnerable place to be, so having those songs be embraced is the best feeling in the world. That's been our dream our whole lives. Hillary Scott babydreamembrace share on social
A soul preoccupied with great ideas best performs small duties. Harriet Martineau dutygreatidea Change image and share on social
Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets the best of the argument. Richard Whately argueargumentdinner Change image and share on social
Unless people can be kept in the dark, it is best for those who love the truth to give them the full light. Richard Whately darkfullgive Change image and share on social
All I suggest is to make K-12 like higher education. Higher education in the United States is the best in the world because these institutions compete with each other for your tuition dollar. Let's just bring competition to public education. Gary Johnson bringcompetecompetition share on social
I'm focused on going out every day and doing my best. Maria Sharapova dayfocus Change image and share on social