To be agreeable, all that is necessary is to take an interest in other persons and in other things, to recognize that other people as a rule are much…

- Frank Arthur Swinnerton

The wisest man I have ever known once said to me: 'Nine out of every ten people improve on acquaintance,' and I have found his words true.

- Frank Arthur Swinnerton

We would rather be in the company of somebody we like than in the company of the most superior being of our acquaintance.

- Frank Arthur Swinnerton

When you have done your best for a flower, and it fails, you have some reason to be aggrieved.

- Frank Arthur Swinnerton

No man can be satisfied with his attainment, although he may be satisfied with his circumstances.

- Frank Arthur Swinnerton

The man who fails because he aims astray or because he does not aim at all is to be found everywhere.

- Frank Arthur Swinnerton