Quotes of the Week- 18-11-2005

1. He is a man of sense who does not grieve for what he has not, butrejoices in what he has. -- Epictetus (55-135 AD) Greek Philosopher

2. If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing moreto patient attention than to any other talent. -- Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English Scientist

3. light not what is near though aiming at what is far. -- Euripides (480-406 BC) Greek Playwright

4. The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of yourconvictions. -- William F. Scolavino

5. As a cure for worrying, work is better than whiskey. -- Thomas A. Edison (1847-1931) American Inventor

6. Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be donewithout hope and confidence.

7. Many of our fears are tissue paper thin, and a single courageous stepwould carry us clear through them. -- Brendan Francis [Behan] (1923-1964) Irish Author

8. To be alive, to be able to see, to walk,...it's all a miracle. -- Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982) Polish Pianist

9. People call me an optimist, but I'm really an appreciator....When Iwas six years old and had scarlet fever, the first of the miracledrugs,sulfanilamide, saved my life. I'm grateful for computers andphotocopiers...I appreciate where we've come from. -- Julian Simon (1933-1998) American Academic

10. A prudent man will think more important what fate has conceded tohim, than what it has denied. -- Baltasar Gracian (1601-1658) Spanish Philosopher