19+ Arthur Brisbane Quotes On Education, World
Arthur Brisbane was an American journalist and author who was one of the most widely read and influential newspaper editors of the early 20th century. He was known for his syndicated column, "Today," which ran in over 300 newspapers and was read by an estimated 40 million people. Brisbane was also the author of several books, including The Book of Today and The Book of Yesterday. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Arthur Brisbane on education, life, leadership.
A good friend can tell you what is the matter with you in a minute. He may not seem such a good friend after telling. — Arthur Brisbane
Opportunity comes like a snail, and once it has passed you it changes into a fleet rabbit and is gone. — Arthur Brisbane
Get away from the crowd when you can. Keep yourself to yourself, if only for a few hours daily. — Arthur Brisbane
Regret for time wasted can become a power for good in the time that remains, if we will only stop the waste and the idle, useless regretting. — Arthur Brisbane
Time is the one thing we possess. Our success depends upon the use of our time, and its by-product, the odd moment. — Arthur Brisbane
While the fool is enjoying the little he has, I will hunt for more. The way to hunt for more is to utilize your odd moments...the man who is always killing time is really killing his own chances in life. — Arthur Brisbane
If you don't hit a newspaper reader between the eyes with your first sentence, there is no need of writing a second one. — Arthur Brisbane
Writing good editorials is chiefly telling the people what they think, not what you think. — Arthur Brisbane
Among the aimless, unsuccessful or worthless, you often hear talk about 'killing time.' The man who is always killing time is really killing his own chances in life. While the man who is destined to success is the man who makes time live by making it useful. — Arthur Brisbane
Wine is the most noble and beneficial of alcoholic drinks. Wine is for the sedentary whose work is thinking. Natural wines have been used without drunkenness by the millions of human beings for ages. They supply with iron, tannin and vitamins. — Arthur Brisbane
The commonest form, one of the most often neglected, and the safest opportunity for the average man to seize, is hard work. — Arthur Brisbane
A newspaper is a mirror reflecting the public, a mirror more or less defective, but still a mirror. — Arthur Brisbane
That Edison or Lincoln could have been Edison or Lincoln after four years of Harvard is improbable. — Arthur Brisbane
[St. Patrick] was a terror to any snake that came in his path, whether it was the cold, slimy reptile sliding along the ground or the more dangerous snake that oppresses men through false teachings. And he drove the snakes out of the minds of men, snakes of superstition and brutality and cruelty. — Arthur Brisbane
Hang your idea on a peg that all can read. — Arthur Brisbane
Use a picture. It's worth a thousand words. — Arthur Brisbane
Every minute that you save by making it useful, more profitable, is so much added to your life and its possibilities. Every minute lost is a neglected by-product - once gone, you will never get it back. — Arthur Brisbane
The fence around a cemetery is foolish, for those inside can't get out and those outside don't want to get in. — Arthur Brisbane
The leading characteristic of the savage state is its refusal or avoidance of industry. — Arthur Brisbane
Life Lessons by Arthur Brisbane
- Arthur Brisbane’s work emphasizes the importance of using facts and evidence to support your arguments. He also encourages readers to think critically and independently, and to challenge conventional wisdom. Lastly, he stresses the need for clarity and concision in writing, as well as the importance of having a strong voice and a unique point of view.
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