“While there is a chance of the world getting through its troubles, I hold that a reasonable man has to behave as though he were sure of it. If at the end your cheerfulness in not justified, at any rate you will have been cheerful.” ~ H. G. Wells 21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946

“A time will come when a politician who has willfully made war and promoted international dissension will be as sure of the dock and much surer of the noose than a private homicide. It is not reasonable that those who gamble with men’s lives should not stake their own.” ~ H. G. Wells 21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946

“Affliction comes to us, not to make us sad but sober; not to make us sorry but wise.” ~ H. G. Wells 21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946

“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” ~ H. G. Wells 21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946

“Beauty is in the heart of the beholder.” ~ H. G. Wells 21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946

“The path of least resistance is the path of the loser.” ~ H. G. Wells 21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946

“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” ~ H. G. Wells 21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946