William Blake

It is easier to forgive an enemy than a friend.

It is the mind that makes good or ill. That which makes us happy or sad; rich or poor.

I apologize when I’m wrong.

If two men agree on everything, you may be sure that one of them is doing the thinking.

There are people who, instead of listening to what is being said to them, are already listening to what they are going to say themselves.

There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.

Those unproductive hands … may consume so great a share … that all the frugality and good conduct of individuals may not be able to compensate … this violent and forced encroachment.

Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.

Buy what thou hast no Need of and ere long thou shalt sell thy Necessaries.

The books that the world calls immoral are the books that show the world its own shame.

Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.

A man always has two reasons for what he does-a good one, and the real one.

I don’t know anybody so old he can’t do something useful. Just give them a chance and see.

We are what and where we are because we have first imagined it.

“You should know our mania for building is stronger than ever. It is a diabolical thing. It consumes money and the more you build, the more you want to build. It’s a sickness like being addicted to alcohol.

A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not take advantage of the myriad mean little chances of making himself look stylish. Preferring truth to form, he is not constantly at work upon the facade of his appearance.