The way in which we say something is often more important than what we say. Sydney J. Harris View this quote
Ignorance per se is not nearly as dangerous as ignorance of ignorance. Sydney J. Harris
Sydney J. Harris
Most people are mirrors, reflecting the moods and emotions of the times; few are windows, bringing light to bear on the dark corners where troubles fester. The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. Sydney J. Harris
Real loneliness consists not in being alone, but in being with the wrong person, in the suffocating darkness of a room in which no deep communication is possible. Sydney J. Harris
Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable. Sydney J. Harris
Self-discipline without talent can often achieve astounding results, whereas talent without self-discipline inevitably dooms itself to failure. Sydney J. Harris
Sometimes the best, and only effective, way to kill an idea is to put it into practice. Sydney J. Harris
The best combination of parents consists of a father who is gentle beneath his firmness, and a mother who is firm beneath her gentleness. Sydney J. Harris
The greatest enemy of progress is not stagnation, but false progress. Sydney J. Harris
Time is love, above all else. It is the most precious commodity in the world and should be lavished on those we care most about. Sydney J. Harris
A child owes respect to a parent, but there is no natural obligation to like a parent – unless the parent makes himself likable as a person. Sydney J. Harris
American journalist
September 14th, 1917 - December 8th, 1986
