Quotes from authors born in 1842
Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.
William James
Liberty: One of Imagination's most precious possessions.
Ambrose Bierce
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
William James
Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.
William James
Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.
Ambrose Bierce
Authors born in 1842

Gene Rayburn
Neil Kinnock
Brooks Robinson
Syd Barrett
Colin Greenwood
Milla Jovovich
Sri Chinmoy
Michelle Hunziker