Both optimists and pessimists contribute to society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute
Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond.
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place
Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.
Experience fails to teach where there is no desire to learn
Write your Sad times in Sand, Write your Good times in Stone
People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing
A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others
You could not handle me even if I came with instructions
Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor
Words, without power, is mere philosophy
The heart of man is made to reconcile the most glaring contradictions
Democracy is in the blood of the Muslims, who look upon complete equality of mankind, and believe in fraternity, equality, and liberty
Lawyer, Politician
Politician, Writer
Author, Politician
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Military Leader, Politician
Actor, Playwright, Poet
Playwright, Poet, Writer
Artist, Playwright, Poet
Politician, Religious Leader
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Politician, U.S President
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Inventor, Politician, Scientist, Writer
Lawyer, Politician, U.S President
Lawyer, Philosopher, Poet, Politician
