When we fully understand the brevity of life, its fleeting joys and unavoidable pains; when we accept the facts that all men and women are approaching an inevitable doom: the consciousness of it should make us more kindly and considerate of each other. This feeling should make men and women use their best efforts to help their fellow travelers on the road, to make the path brighter and easier as we journey on. It should bring a closer kinship, a better understanding, and a deeper sympathy for the wayfarers who must live a common life and die a common death.
Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.
Under conditions of tyranny it is far easier to act than to think.
Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.
All my businesses are scrupulously legal. Not because I have any moral problems with crime. It just makes my life easier to obey the law. Crime is for poor people; you don't need to rob the bank if you own it.
It's easier to quote poets than to read them.
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
When someone who is known for being comedic does something straight, it' s always 'a big breakthrough' or a 'radical departure.' Why is it no one ever says that if a straight actor does comedy? Are they presuming comedy is easier?
Character is much easier kept than recovered.
I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep my expectations.