Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Quotes

Do not be bullied out of your common sense by the specialist; two to one, he is a pedant.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

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• I can say that I never knew what joy was like until I gave up pursuing happiness, or cared to live until I chose to die. For these two discoveries I am beholden to Jesus.

  

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• Wait a minute, I'm a fan of yours; you can't be a fan of mine!

  

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• I'd find it demeaning to be cleaning toilets.

  

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• Do not be bullied out of your common sense by the specialist; two to one, he is a pedant.

  

  Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
  • Common
  • Two
  • Common Sense