Archive for ‘Quotes’

“Beware the lolly-pop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you’ll suck forever” – Brian Wilson

“I’m a firm believer that Humpty Dumpty was pushed” – unknown

“Falling in love is awfully simple, but falling out of love is simply awful” – Anonymous

“Q: Why dont ad-men look out of the window in the morning? A: Because they would have nothing to do in the afternoon” – Jeremy Clarkson

“Hashtags are the new vulcan hand gesture.” via @kim

“Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.” – Doug Ivester

“Imagination is more important than knowledge” – Albert Einstein

“If a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles” – Benjamin Franklin

“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him” – unknown

“Happiness is positive cash flow.” – @Iconic88

“I’m a peripheral visionary. I can see into the future, but it’s way off to the sides” – Stephen Wright

“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside can’t hurt you”- African Proverb

“You can’t polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter” – unknown

“social netiquette” – ok, it’s not a quote, but it’s something I’d never heard of before.

“A word to the wise ain’t necessary; it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.” – Bill Cosby

“If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough” via @Bjango

“Catch a man a fish, and you can sell it to him. Teach a man to fish, and you ruin a wonderful business opportunity” – unknown

“The only true failure is to take no action at all” – Paul V Harris

“An iPhone is like a penis. It’s fun to play with when you’re on your own but it’s rude to take it out at the dinner table” – Tom Gleeson

“The best designers are not just good at design, they are good consultants. Design, uncoupled from good advice, is a commodity.” – @blairenns

“Design is… an understanding that all the senses were created equal.” – Tom Peters

“A leader is a dealer in hope” – Napoleon, 1807

“It’s a very short trip. While alive, live.” – Malcolm Forbes via @Don_Crowther

“Do, or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda.

“Living better, with less, that lasts longer.” - Mark Adams, managing director of Vitsœ

“I take my coffee cold, fizzy and in a can that says ‘V’ on it – what can I say?” – @ozdj

“Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Henry Ford

“Everybody’s a webdesigner until, you know, they actually try to do it” – via @gabeboning

“The role of the designer is that of a good host anticipating the needs of their guest.” – Eames Demetrious

“It has been my experience that those with no vices have very few virtues.” – Abraham Lincoln via @DDsD

“Become the change you seek in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Why do people often assume that you are a nerd if they see the light in your window at 3am?” - #smnerd

“Ikea Should Stick to Furniture” – Typography Fans via The New York Times

“I’ve since watched a couple of Steven Seagal movies and now realise that pressure points are no laughing matter.” - Chris Judd