Quotes of the day, February 1

  • In truth, I am nothing but a plodding mediocrity — please observe, a plodding mediocrity — for a mere mediocrity does not go very far, but a plodding one gets quite a distance. There is joy in that success, and a distinction can come from courage, fidelity and industry.
    Benjamin Cardozo
    Benjamin Cardozo
  • June 25

  • If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances.
    Albert Einstein
    Albert Einstein
  • June 24

  • Blaming the wolf would not help the sheep much. The sheep must learn not to fall in the clutches of the wolf.
  • June 23

  • I am grateful for what I call well-spent moments: Making a tuna fish sandwich with the works. Taking at least a half hour to eat it outside. Ironing my vintage tea towels while watching old black-and-white film noir movies and sipping one martini with extra olives - a quirky combination, but it works.
    Sarah Ban Breathnach
    Sarah Ban Breathnach
  • June 22

  • If you can be a good example to other people, why not try to be that person? I have a bit of a people pleaser in me, but not so much so that it's out of control.
    Laura Osnes
    Laura Osnes
  • June 21

  • For me, I don't participate in the filming when I represent a reality show star in a case, because that would mean waiving my right to attorney – client privilege, and that would hamper my ability to mount an effective case.
    Laura Wasser
    Laura Wasser
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