Destony Quotes

He who learns must suffer.

If music be the food of love,

play on.

I want everybody to understand that

I am an American Negro first before

I am a member of any political party.

The reason why the world lacks unity,

and lies broken and in heaps,

is, because man is disunited with himself.

I think and think for months and years.

Ninety nine times,

the conclusion is false.

The hundredth time I am right.

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

Judge of your natural character

by what you do in your dreams.

Never pick a fight with people

who buy ink by the barrel.

The young man knows the rules,

but the old man knows the exceptions.

People that seem so glorious are all show;

underneath they are like everyone else.

I know that inner wisdom is more precious than wealth.

The more you spend it,

the more you gain.

A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car;

but if he has a university education,

he may steal the whole railroad.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

Be honest in your art;

authenticity always resonates.

No one saves us but ourselves.

No one can and no one may.

If you want to build a strong society,

you must build strong institutions.

Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.

The fool who knows he is a fool is that much wiser.

If Singapore is a nanny state,

then I am proud to have fostered one.

Believe in your dreams even when others doubt you.