Altruism and Cynicism

If the destination is heaven, why do we scramble to be first in line for hell?

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

If you love something, turn it loose. If it doesn't come back, kill it!

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism and Love and Hate

Live to learn, learn to live, then teach others.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

Materialism is the only form of distraction from true bliss.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

Smile, it's better than a poke in the eye.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

Smile, it's free therapy.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

The art of giving is perfected through anonymity.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

The key to heaven's gate cannot be duplicated.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

Thinking good thoughts is not enough, doing good deeds is not enough, seeing others follow your good examples is enough.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next.

E. W. Howe, in Altruism and Cynicism

One nice thing about egotists is that they don't talk about other people.

Lucille S. Harper, in Altruism and Cynicism

Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.

Lillian Hellman, in Altruism and Cynicism

Kindness is the beginning of cruelty.

Frank Herbert, Dune, in Altruism and Cynicism

By means of shrewd lies, unremittingly repeated, it is possible to make people believe that heaven is hell -- and hell heaven. The greater the lie, the more readily it will be believed.

Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf, in Altruism and Cynicism

I use emotion for the many and reserve reason for the few.

Adolf Hitler, in Altruism and Cynicism

The victor will never be asked if he told the truth.

Adolf Hitler, in Altruism and Cynicism

Every calling is great when greatly pursued.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, in Altruism and Cynicism

Be your own hero, it's cheaper than a movie ticket.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

Beauty is variable, ugliness is constant.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism

Boring people are a reflection of boring people.

Doug Horton, in Altruism and Cynicism