William Dean Howells Quotes

To love one that is great, is almost to be great one's self.

My parents were terrific - mother was a church organist and my father was probably the most respected person in our church outside of the minister and sometimes maybe that much. The neighbors all called him - a gentleman.

Deliberately seek opportunities for kindness, sympathy, and patience.

Teach not thy lip such scorn, for it was made For kissing, lady, not for such contempt.

There never was one particle of... jealousy... in the heart of Hyrum Smith.

She was trusted and valued by her father, loved and courted by all dogs, cats, children, and poor people, and slighted and neglected by everybody else.

Kindness is a sort of love without being love.

My dad worked for Nestle for 26 years and ended up being the mayor of our hometown. One of the lessons I learned from him was to never mistake kindness for weakness.

I have been extremely touched by these signs of affection on the part of all the Thai people.

A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.

You can't look in the face of adoration and be cruel.

Mo'Nique is so full of love. I've been describing her as the tree in 'Pocahontas.' She's so wise and loving. She is just everything.

Roger Clemens is one of the most wonderful men I've ever known. I loved him very much... still love him to this day. He treated me like a princess.

The person whose doors I enter with most pleasure, and quit with most regret, never did me the smallest favor.

To love one that is great, is almost to be great one's self.

The greatness of a man is measured by the way he treats the little man. Compassion for the weak is a sign of greatness.

I have been on the receiving end of many blessings in my life, few as great as having known George and Barbara Bush.

You are a great king because you excel in mercy.

A smile for a friend and a sneer for the world, is the way to govern mankind.

I have no feelings except those I reserve for Mrs. Marshall.

A great man is always willing to be little.

I often think about what love can inspire in the world, not just in the eyes of the object of your affection.

He is one of the finest and kindest human beings I have come across. When you meet him, you will understand why he is the Jackie Chan. It's not just for his work but also the kind of person he is.

A princely mind will undo a private family.

The person I liked the best was Gerald R. Ford. He was the most decent man in politics I ever had any relationships with.