Contradictory

Proverbs often contradict one another, as any reader soon discovers.  The sagacity that advises us to look before we leap promptly warns us that if we hesitate we are lost; that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but out of sight, out of mind.  

- Leo Rosten

The scientist

The scientist only imposes two things, namely truth and sincerity, imposes them upon himself and upon other scientists. 

- Erwin Schrodinger, 1967

The whole leap

Many important things shouldn't be done half-way. Think of getting married, having children, starting a business, changing your career. There are times to gather your courage and make the leap, the whole leap.

Famous people quotes-Mental attitude

Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude.
- Dale Carnegie

Funny thoughts-Kiss strangers

We use mistletoe as an excuse to kiss strangers during the holidays. Haven't people ever heard of chloroform?
- Scott E. Roeben