I don't believe a committee can write a book. It can, oh, govern a country, perhaps, but I don't believe it can write a book.

Quote by Arnold Toynbee

Topics: Writing Quotes

Sooner or later, man has always had to decide whether he worships his own power...

Sooner or later, man has always had to decide whether he worships his own power...

A city that outdistances man's walking powers is a trap for man.

A city that outdistances man's walking powers is a trap for man.

Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can only be aroused by two things:...

Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can only be aroused by two things:...

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

I can not think of any circumstances in which advertising would not be an evil.

I can not think of any circumstances in which advertising would not be an evil.

As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice, and we cannot shuffle off...

As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice, and we cannot shuffle off...

Compassion is the desire that moves the individual self to widen the scope of its...

Compassion is the desire that moves the individual self to widen the scope of its...

Compassion is not sentiment but is making justice and doing works of mercy. Compassion is...

Compassion is not sentiment but is making justice and doing works of mercy. Compassion is...

With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and...

With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and...

Compassion is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace, mental stability and for...

Compassion is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace, mental stability and for...

When you're too religious, you tend to point your finger to judge instead of extending...

When you're too religious, you tend to point your finger to judge instead of extending...

I came upon a doctor who appeared in quite poor health. I said, 'There's nothing...

I came upon a doctor who appeared in quite poor health. I said, 'There's nothing...

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy,...

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy,...

All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just...

All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just...

The True happiness that Man has searched for since the dawn of humanity, that is...

The True happiness that Man has searched for since the dawn of humanity, that is...

Those who are compassionate when they should be tough will be tough when they should...

Those who are compassionate when they should be tough will be tough when they should...

Compassion is sometimes the fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside...

Compassion is sometimes the fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside...

For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain...

For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain...

I have this theory that if one can go out of their way to show...

I have this theory that if one can go out of their way to show...

Here's to the people who always have a smile on their face and no matter...

Here's to the people who always have a smile on their face and no matter...