Jorge Isaacs

Novelist Colombian 1837 – 1895

Colombian novelist known for MarĂ­a.

391 quotes

"Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy."
Gratitude
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience is a virtue."
Patience
"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Kindness
"Strength does not come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't."
Strength
"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Fear
"Power is not given to you. You have to take it."
Power
"Money is not everything, but it is necessary for living."
Money
"Health is wealth."
Health
"Adventure awaits those who seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"Technology is best when it brings people together."
Technology
"History is a set of lies agreed upon."
History
"Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom."
Philosophy
"Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life."
Literature
"Politics is the art of the possible."
Politics
"War is never a solution, only dialogue can bring peace."
War
"Motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keeps you going."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes when you least expect it."
Inspiration
"Relationships require trust, respect, and communication."
Relationships
"Solitude is the soul's holiday."
Solitude
"Love conquers all obstacles."
Love
"The greatest achievement is to love and be loved in return."
Life
"Wisdom comes with age and experience."
Wisdom
"True happiness comes from within."
Happiness
"Success requires dedication and hard work."
Success
"A friend in need is a friend indeed."
Friendship
"Family bonds are unbreakable."
Family
"Hope is the beacon in the darkness."
Hope