When I hear somebody say 'Life is hard', I am always tempted to ask 'Compared to what?' Sydney J. Harris comparehardhear Change image and share on social
Intolerance is the most socially acceptable form of egotism, for it permits us to assume superiority without personal boasting. Sydney J. Harris acceptableassumeboast Change image and share on social
Many a secret that cannot be pried out by curiosity can be drawn out by indifference. Sydney J. Harris curiositydrawindifference Change image and share on social
Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be. Sydney J. Harris democracypersistpower Change image and share on social
If a small thing has the power to make you angry, does that not indicate something about your size? Sydney J. Harris angrymakepower Change image and share on social
Nothing is as easy to make as a promise this winter to do something next summer; this is how commencement speakers are caught. Sydney J. Harris catchcommencementeasy Change image and share on social
Ignorance per se is not nearly as dangerous as ignorance of ignorance. Sydney J. Harris dangerousignorance Change image and share on social
People who think they're generous to a fault usually think that's their only fault. Sydney J. Harris faultgenerouspeople Change image and share on social
Sometimes the best, and only effective, way to kill an idea is to put it into practice. Sydney J. Harris effectiveideakill Change image and share on social
It's surprising how many persons go through life without ever recognizing that their feelings toward other people are largely determined by their feelings toward themselves, and if you're not comfortable within yourself, you can't be comfortable with others. Sydney J. Harris comfortabledeterminefeeling share on social
