Widely misattributed Quotes

“They who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor S”

“You can’t go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending.”

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

“Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.”

“Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.”

“[An example of misattribution:]If you don’t know the source of a quote,you can always make it sound better by attributing it to me.— Mark Twain”

“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;Who has left the world better than he found it,Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;Whose life was an inspiration;Whose memory a benediction.”

“For people who like that kind of thing, this is the kind of thing they like.”

“War does not determine who is right — only who is left.”