Quotes by Shaw, Henry Wheeler

"We hate those who will not take our advice, and despise them who do."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on advice   

"It is a very delicate job to forgive a man, without lowering him in his own estimation, and yours too."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on forgiveness   

"My son, observe the postage stamp! Its usefulness depends upon its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on patience   

"It ain't often that a man's reputation outlasts his money."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on reputation   

"About the only difference between the poor and the rich, is this, the poor suffer misery, while the rich have to enjoy it."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on riches   

"No one can disgrace us but ourselves."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on self-esteem   

"There are people who are always anticipating trouble, and in this way they manage to enjoy many sorrows that never really happen to them."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on worry   

"Common Sense is instinct, and enough of it is genius."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on common sense   

"The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the one that gets the grease."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on complaints and complaining   

"Man was created a little lower than the angels and has bin getting a little lower ever since."

Shaw, Henry Wheeler on creation