Life seeks life and loves life. The opening of a catkin of a willow, in the flight of the butterfly, in the chirping of a tree-toad or the sweep of an eagle - my life loves to see how others live, exults in their joy, and so far is partner in their great concern. -Edward Everett Hale Great
It seems as if, for every dragon head that is lopped off, two more terrible appear. Seems so. But in truth, Life is gaining all the while. Brute force, such power as there seems to be in things, cannot stand against ideas which are eternal. -Edward Everett Hale Power
Wise anger is like fire from a flint: there is great ado to get it out; and when it does come, it is out again immediately. -Edward Everett Hale Anger
In the name of Hypocrites, doctors have invented the most exquisite form of torture ever known to man: survival. -Edward Everett Hale Medical
The making of friends who are real friends, is the best token we have of a man's success in life. -Edward Everett Hale Best
It seems as if, for every dragon head that is lopped off, two more terrible appear. Seems so. But in truth, Life is gaining all the while. Brute force, such power as there seems to be in things, cannot stand against ideas which are eternal. -Edward Everett Hale Truth
The making of friends who are real friends, is the best token we have of a man's success in life. -Edward Everett Hale Success