Quotes of the Week, OLiver Wendell Holmes

Quotes of Olive Wendell Homes

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OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES was good at getting a point across. Here are three gems and philosophies from this brilliant man

He was born in 1809 died in 189. He was a physician but became famous as a writer and is one of 19th century American's best loved poets.

The great thing in the world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving.

The world is a canvas to our imaginations.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which
fits them all.

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  • Irene L12/13/2007

    very nice! Have a wonderful holiday

  • Lisa Riggs12/12/2007

    Brilliant, he truly was. Excellent article!

  • Lisa Riggs12/12/2007

    Brilliant, he truly was. Excellent article!

  • eiffelvu12/12/2007

    "the world is a canvas to our imagination"...I just love that...;)

  • Sussy12/12/2007

    I have a journal-type book I keep such "gems" in. I'll add: "Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all."

  • Susan Slade12/12/2007

    So true.

  • Crystal Sky12/12/2007

    This are so true! What a brilliant man.

  • Nikki12/12/2007

    Nice quotes!

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