Quotes By Bryant H. McGill

He who is silent must be agreed with, for what shall the wings of opposition thresh upon, without the winds of conversation to shoulder them.

American society will never completely understand the true meaning of equality.

A mistake made by many people with great convictions is that they will let nothing stand in the way of their views, not even kindness.

It is better to have a fair intellect that is well used than a powerful one that is idle.

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

The common person fears to think beyond the common.

True freedom is where an individual's thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor - no matter the personal price.

Education should prepare our minds to use its own powers of reason and conception rather than filling it with the accumulated misconceptions of the past.

Unfortunately, your reputation often rests not on your ability to do what you say, but rather on your ability to do what people expect.

The greatest joys are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in what we hope for.

The test of a belief is not exclusively in the belief itself, but also in the intentions and actions of those who embrace it.

Ambition is not what a man would do, but what a man does, for ambition without action is fantasy.

Our understanding of the world around us is constantly being redefined and expanded, and so therefore, it is wiser to be passionate about seeking for truth than knowing it.

True love is quiescent, except in the nascent moments of true humility.

Callousness and insolence bring to bare unanimous social condemnation, while the simple efforts of politeness are admired; even in those who are otherwise despised.

The realities of the world seldom measure up to the sublime designs of human imagination.

Do not let your ambitions become a sanctuary for your failures.

Death is the great hope of all life; the desire to expend itself; to be used and consumed by its own longing for itself.

In all known time there has never been a greater monster or miracle than the human being.

Never expect a loan to a friend to be paid back if you want to keep that friend.

Truth is often the favorite tool of those who deceive.

Freedom is not a gift nor does it simply exist for us to have, but rather it is a sacred duty, and its blessed yield of hope is born from none other than the blood of the innocent.

In the company of the accomplished, people hope it will rub off on themselves, in the company of the misfortunate, they fear it!

One column of truth cannot hold an institution of ideas from falling into ignorance. It is wiser that a person of prudence and purpose save his strength for battles that can be won.

Within the hearts men, loyalty and consideration are esteemed greater than success.

An intelligent person is never afraid or ashamed to find errors in his understanding of things.

Enthusiasm is the energy and force that builds literal momentum of the human soul and mind.

The best way to win against the intolerable is to tolerate them, for this they have seldom dealt with. Your indulgence may soften their malice and open their eyes to more honorable ways.

Knowledge is that possession that no misfortune can destroy, no authority can revoke, and no enemy can control. This makes knowledge the greatest of all freedoms.

The ability to forgive is one of man's greatest achievements.