Elbert Hubbard, (1856-1915) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-6] of 6 Elbert Hubbard quotesElbert Hubbard QuotesElbert Hubbard Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.~ Elbert Hubbard The man who craves disciples and wants followers is always more or less of a charlatan. The man of genuine worth and insight wants to be himself; and he wants others to be themselves, also.~ Elbert Hubbard Truth, in its struggles for recognition, passes through four distinct stages. First, we say it is damnable, dangerous, disorderly, and will surely disrupt society. Second, we declare it is heretical, infidelic and contrary to the Bible. Third, we say it is really a matter of no importance either one way or the other. Fourth, we aver that we have always upheld it and believed it.~ Elbert Hubbard Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of a field in hope that the cow will back up to them.~ Elbert Hubbard Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.~ Elbert Hubbard There is no freedom on earth or in any star for those who deny freedom to others.~ Elbert Hubbard Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print