O. Henry

Writer American 1862 – 1910

American short story writer known for surprise endings.

380 quotes

"Faith is the foundation upon which all great things are built."
Faith
"The strongest man is he who admits his weakness and grows from it."
Strength
"Patience is not the absence of action, but wise timing."
Patience
"A life lived for others is a life well-lived."
Gratitude
"The mind is a garden that grows what you plant there."
Creativity
"We measure life not by its length, but by its depth."
Life
"Fear is merely fog; step through it and you'll find clarity."
Fear
"The power of a single word can heal or wound a soul."
Power
"Education opens doors that no key can unlock."
Education
"Knowledge without wisdom is like wealth without purpose."
Knowledge
"The music of life is played in the hearts of those who listen."
Music
"Peace begins in the mind of one person, then spreads to the world."
Peace
"A dream without action is merely a wish."
Dreams
"Perseverance is the twin of determination and parent of success."
Perseverance
"The most profound truths are often hidden in the simplest stories."
Wisdom
"Death is not the end, but a comma in the sentence of existence."
Death
"Leadership is not about being in charge; it's about taking care of others."
Leadership
"A healthy mind is the greatest wealth one can possess."
Health
"Solitude is where the soul finds its voice."
Solitude
"Hope is the light that guides us through the darkest nights."
Hope
"True freedom is not the absence of rules, but the wisdom to choose them."
Freedom
"Motivation comes not from others, but from within yourself."
Motivation
"The most beautiful things in life are often the simplest."
Beauty
"Technology connects us, but only human warmth brings us together."
Technology
"The greatest forces in the world are not things at all, but attitudes and habits."
Wisdom
"We are all creatures of habit, and what we do today becomes tomorrow's reality."
Change
"The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax."
Humor
"A stingy man is always poor, no matter how much he possesses."
Money
"Love is the only thing in the world that doesn't wear out from use."
Love
"The secret to getting ahead is getting started."
Motivation