Elbert Hubbard Quotes
Born: June 19, 1856
Elbert Hubbard, a visionary philosopher of the late 19th century, dedicated his life to exploring the profound depths of love and human connection. As the founder of the Roycroft artisan community, he believed that true artistry and fulfillment blossomed from genuine relationships and heartfelt service. His writings, steeped in warmth and practical wisdom, championed the idea that love is not a passive emotion but an active, courageous force that binds souls together. Hubbard’s timeless insights continue to resonate because they strip away pretense, reminding us that the essence of a meaningful life lies in the bonds we nurture and the kindness we extend.
Elbert Hubbard Quotes (68)
"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive."
— Elbert Hubbard"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today."
— Elbert Hubbard"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success."
— Elbert Hubbard"Art is not a thing; it is a way."
— Elbert Hubbard"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man."
— Elbert Hubbard"Positive anything is better than negative nothing."
— Elbert Hubbard"Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway."
— Elbert Hubbard"Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition."
— Elbert Hubbard"The greatest mistake you can make in life is continually fearing that you'll make one."
— Elbert Hubbard"God will not look you over for medals degrees or diplomas, but for scars."
— Elbert Hubbard"Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time."
— Elbert Hubbard"The love we give away is the only love we keep."
— Elbert Hubbard"He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words."
— Elbert Hubbard"There is no failure except in no longer trying."
— Elbert Hubbard"Be pleasant until ten o'clock in the morning and the rest of the day will take care of itself."
— Elbert Hubbard"Responsibility is the price of freedom."
— Elbert Hubbard"It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do."
— Elbert Hubbard"A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same."
— Elbert Hubbard"The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment."
— Elbert Hubbard"We work to become, not to acquire."
— Elbert Hubbard"A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness."
— Elbert Hubbard"We are punished by our sins, not for them."
— Elbert Hubbard"We are not punished for our sins, but by them."
— Elbert Hubbard"The line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it: so fine that we are often on the line and do not know it."
— Elbert Hubbard"To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing."
— Elbert Hubbard"He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much."
— Elbert Hubbard"A failure is a man who has blundered, but is not able to cash in the experience."
— Elbert Hubbard"How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success."
— Elbert Hubbard"Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit."
— Elbert Hubbard"The teacher is the one who gets the most out of the lessons, and the true teacher is the learner."
— Elbert Hubbard