Quotes of: Big-mistake Keyword

The dreamers, those who misread the actual state of affairs and act upon their emotions, are often the source of the greatest mistakes in history—the wars that are not thought out, the disasters that are not foreseen

The 50th Law

Live all you can: it's a mistake not to. It doesn't matter what you do in particular, so long as you have had your life. If you haven't had that, what have you had?

The Ambassadors

But spending your life concentrating on death is like watching a whole movie and thinking only about the credits that are going to roll at the end. It’s a mistake of emphasis.

The Anthologist

The proof of humanity is that sometimes, we all make mistakes.

The Art of Achievement and Fulfillment: Fundamental Principles to Overcome Obstacles and Turn Dreams Into Reality!

Then, breathing slow, and almost deliberately, stops. But for a moment the old man doesn’t realize he is dead. He can feel Martin’s heart and mistakes it for his own.

The Illusion of Separateness

Everybody makes mistakes. But that's the magic of family--knowing that underneath whatever you've said and done, you are still loved. And that you always will be, no matter what.

Kissing Under The Mistletoe

Daughter, that's life: messy, confusing, heartbreaking, but wonderful. All any of us can do is to try to be ur best, and to learn from our mistakes, as well as our victories

Revealed

It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.

Sherlock Holmes

What are you working on?” Mr. K. was asked. Mr. K. replied: “I’m having a hard time; I’m preparing my next mistake.

Stories of Mr. Keuner

We are our own worst enemy and make no mistake we are destroying ourselves.

Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life

If we can keep ourselves from interfering with the natural laws of life, mistakes can be our child's finest teachers.

Money, Possessions and Eternity

People often mistake their imagination for their heart, & so often are convinced they are converted as soon as they start thinking of becoming converted.

The Mind on Fire: A Faith for the Skeptical and Indifferent

So. Tell me. What do you think? Which is better? To take action and perhaps make a fatal mistake - or to take no action and die slowly anyway?

The Map of Love

I'm going to take a shower," I said and prepared for the comment I knew was coming. "You know what they say, conserve water and shower with a friend.

My Favorite Mistake

That's the mistake people make - always searching for the perfect match, when they would be just as happy if they settled for somebody reasonably good.

The Marriage Bureau for Rich People

I dare say there's many a woman makes as sad a mistake as I have done, and only finds it out too late.

North and South

What did you do to her?” There were a thousand things he’d done. He settled on: “I made a mistake.

No Good Duke Goes Unpunished

Don't lie about it. You made a mistake. Admit it and move on. Just don't do it again. Ever

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

Well, I like to know where I'm going before I try to get there. It's a mistake to try to execute a plan before you've thought of one, in my experience.

Lexicon

College: two hundred people reading the same book. An obvious mistake. Two hundred people can read two hundred books.

M: Writings '67-'72

Science is a form of arrogance control.

Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts