Marvin J. Ashton Quotes

I am one of the sort that lives by throwing stones at other people's glass houses, but I never mean to put up one for them to stone.

Make not thyself the judge of any man.

A prig always finds a last refuge in responsibility.

I’d like to. Problem is, I’m not stupid.” “You act stupid.” “Right. Thanks for that. For your information, there’s a difference between acting stupid and being stupid.” “It’s a fine line, but someone has to draw it.

We are apt to be very pert at censuring others, where we will not endure advice.

She doesn’t usually back down that easily.” “Maybe she’s got class.” Eve snorted. “Trust me,” she said. “That girl’s got no class at all.

Those who do not think about their own sins make up for it by thinking incessantly about the sins of others.

[On being told their loquacious, domineering host was 'outspoken':] By whom?

Everyone looks retarded once you set your mind to it.

Everybody loves to find fault, it gives a feeling of superiority.

You make us look bad', complained Toad. 'You looked bad before I ever met you', Jon told him.

Looks like he's dressed for court.

He's the kind of man who picks his friends - to pieces.

Oh sure, now you like him [after the audience applaud David Oyelowo].

He picked the wrong profession. Should've stayed a prostitute. He'd have made millions. - Cat

Pride has a greater share than goodness in the reproofs we give other people for their faults; and we chide them not so much to make them mend those faults as to make them believe that we ourselves are without fault.

Sarah: That's not fair! Jareth: You say that so often, I wonder what your basis for comparison is?

but very little achievement is required in order to pity another man's shortcomings.

They should be ashamed of themselves, all these sober people!

Oh, I've wept. Yeah, I've definitely wept just with the world, you know, how judgmental they are. You know what, I know I'm a good mom.

If you can't say anything good about someone, sit right here by me.

How many times have I laughed at you telling me plainly that I was too lazy to be anything but a lawyer.

Canadians, do not vomit on me!

Whatever you do, you're going to be criticized.

Judgment is such a useful shield, isn't it? We can hide behind it, rise above others on its crest, keep ourselves safe and separate.