Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.
Wilson Mizner
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Wilson Mizner
Age: 56 †
Born: 1876
Born: May 19
Died: 1933
Died: April 3
Playwright
Screenwriter
Writer
Benicia
California
Desire
Affairs
Look
Accomplished
Looks
Affair
Done
Quickly
Great
Achievement
Desirous
Things
Advantage
Prevents
Small
Advantages
Looking
Thoroughly
More quotes by Wilson Mizner
I never saw a mob rush across town to do a good deed.
Wilson Mizner
I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.
Wilson Mizner
The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away.
Wilson Mizner
Over in Hollywood they almost made a great picture, but they caught it in time.
Wilson Mizner
I hate careless flattery, the kind that exhausts you in your efforts to believe it.
Wilson Mizner
The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more.
Wilson Mizner
Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing for something.
Wilson Mizner
Gambling: A sure way to get nothing from something.
Wilson Mizner
I'd rather know a square guy than own a square mile.
Wilson Mizner
Anybody who can write home for money can write for magazines.
Wilson Mizner
I've spent several years in Hollywood, and I still think the movie heroes are in the audience.
Wilson Mizner
Florida was invented for Addison Mizner's little brother.
Wilson Mizner
Count 10 over him - he'll get up
Wilson Mizner
Easy street is a blind alley.
Wilson Mizner
There's nothing so comfortable as a small bankroll. A big one is always in danger.
Wilson Mizner
The most efficient water power in the world - women's tears.
Wilson Mizner
The only bird that gives the poor a real tumble is the stork.
Wilson Mizner
The most pitiful human ailment is a birdseed heart.
Wilson Mizner
Those who welcome death have only tried it from the ears up.
Wilson Mizner
A fellow who is always declaring that he's no fool, usually has his suspicions.
Wilson Mizner