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Oliver Wendell Holmes Quotes

The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men - from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls in their bosoms.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

Biography

Author Profession: Writer
Nationality: American
Born: August 29, 1809
Died: October 8, 1894

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The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

Simple people... are very quick to see the live facts which are going on about them.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

Put not your trust in money, but put your money in trust.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

Old age is fifteen years older than I am.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

When in doubt, do it.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

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