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Quotes by Frank Moore Colby

  • Every man ought to be inquisitive through every hour of his great adventure down to the day when he shall no longer cast a shadow in the sun. For if he dies without a question in his heart, what excuse is there for his continuance
  • I know of no more disagreeable situation than to be left feeling generally angry without anybody in particular to be angry at.
  • Many people lose their tempers merely from seeing you keep yours.
  • Minds do not act together in public they simply stick together and when their private activities are resumed, they fly apart again.
  • Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest. Tolerance is composed of nine parts apathy to one of brotherly love.
  • Clever people seem not to feel the natural pleasure of bewilderment, and are always answering questions when the chief relish of a life is to go on asking them.
  • Every improvement in communication makes the bore more terrible.