Osborn Elliott Quotes

Some people as a result of adversity are sadder, wiser, kinder, more human. Most of us are better, though, when things go better. Knowing when to keep your mouth shut is invariably more important than opening it at the right time. Always listen to a man when he describes the faults of others. Often times, most times, he's describing his own, revealing himself.

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.

Mind your speech a little lest you should mar your fortunes.

My story was that I was egotistical, arrogant, and an absolute jerk to everyone who brags about everything - and I will - but I've been very fortunate to take everything and learn from it.

People hold me accountable. Before I would push people away, but that's not a way to be successful.

I better be humble. I'm always checking myself.

To others, being wrong is a source of shame; to me, recognizing my mistakes is a source of pride.

I have often regretted having spoken, never having kept silent.

Always keep your ego in check and not be afraid to listen. Listening is a great art form.

If you can't take a good kicking, you shouldn't parade how much luckier you are than other people.

it is hard for anyone who is dissatisfied not to blame some one else, and especially the person nearest of all to him, for the ground of his dissatisfaction.

The four sayings that lead to wisdom: I was wrong I'm sorry I don't know I need help

When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both

There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world.

Choose silence of all virtues, for by it you hear other men's imperfections, and conceal your own.

I'm a straight shooter, and most of the time my ego doesn't interrupt my relationships.

Purity engenders Wisdom, Passion avarice, and Ignorance folly, infatuation and darkness.

When you're older and wiser a lot of the ego has gone out of the window.

The mistakes of the fool are known to the world, but not to himself. The mistakes of the wise man are known to himself, but not to the world.

I really feel that the best actors out there are very centric. They're really connected. They're not in a, 'What about me' state, and I think that's a good lesson in life.

I realized through my personal travels how little I know about certain conflicts, because I was too vain or self-absorbed to ask the questions. That's been the focus while I'm in my thirties - to become an accomplished woman, rather than some actress.

It is better to destroy one's own errors than those of others.

You must accept responsibility for your actions, but not the credit for your achievements.

Lord, give us the wisdom to utter words that are gentle and tender, for tomorrow we may have to eat them.

When you handle yourself, use your head; when you handle others, use your heart.