Elbert Hubbard quotes, with sources
American writer and publisher, founder of the Roycroft artisan community. Here are 4 short quotes by Elbert Hubbard (1856 – 1915), each with the work it comes from, drawn from 4 sources.
Freedom cannot be bestowed — it must be achieved.
Do not take life too seriously; you will never get out of it alive.
Never explain — your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyhow.
Genius is often only the power of making continuous efforts.
Sources
- A Thousand & One Epigrams, 1911
- Electrical Review, c. 1895
- Little Journeys, 1908, essay on Booker T. Washington, 1908
- The Motto Book, 1907
Themes
Growth Calm Courage Joy Wisdom Focus
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