Elbert Hubbard Quotes

Every man should keep a fair-sized cemetery in which to bury the faults of his friends.

I'm not mean.

Like Christ said, love thee one another. I learned to do that, and I learned to respect and be appreciative and thankful for what I had.

People are what you make them. A scornful look turns into a complete fool a man of average intelligence. A contemptuous indifference turns into an enemy a woman who, well treated, might have been an angel.

The first thing a kindness deserves is acceptance, the second, transmission.

Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.

If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr.

If you would be loved, love, and be loveable.

Men do very little from love, a great deal from hate, most of all from indifference.

We need to be a bit kinder and more aware of what is really important.

The truth is that we should live with less envy and more cordiality and empathy.

It's not all fine and dandy, but a smile can go a long way. Show some love, be patient, and this world will be a much better place.

Love means being kind to each other.

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to think the better of them, and to transfer the suspicion or dislike to the one who found pleasure in pointing out the defects of another.

Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand.

The way you see people is the way you treat them, and the way you treat them is what they become.

You can't expect to make no effort. You still have to make the effort and be kind and understanding.

These are really terribly rough times, and we really should try to be as nice to each other as possible.

I think I have a certain respect for people, you know. And I guess a lot of times I expect that respect to go both ways.

We are all deserving of love.

Our attitude towards others determines their attitude towards us.

The most important service to others is service to those who are not like yourself.

Being a good neighbour is about compassion, which is as warm-blooded as justice is cool-headed.

I think we're moving toward moments of grace and understanding. And I think these things take time.

If we all take the time to listen and love each other, this world would be a better place.