It is perfectly easy to be original by violating the laws of decency and the canons of good taste. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
It’s faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
Historic continuity with the past is not a duty, it is only a necessity. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
Do not be bullied out of your common sense by the specialist; two to one, he is a pedant. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
The morning cup of coffee has an exhiliration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
Controversy equalizes fools and wise men – and the fools know it. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
Every library should try to be complete on something, if it were only the history of pinheads. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr