WIST

The know-nothings are, unfortunately, seldom the do-nothings.

Mignon McLaughlin (1913-1983) American journalist and author
The Neurotic’s Notebook, ch. 5 (1963)

Poverty is no disgrace to a man, but it is confoundedly inconvenient.

Sydney Smith (1771-1845) English clergyman, essayist, wit
(Attributed)
In J. Potter Briscoe, ed., Sydney Smith: His Wit and Wisdom (1900)

No higher duty, or more solemn responsibility rests upon this Court than that of translating into living law and maintaining this constitutional shield deliberately planned and inscribed for the benefit of every human being subject to our Constitution — of whatever race, creed, or persuasion.

Hugo Black (1886-1971) American politician and jurist, US Supreme Court Justice (1937-71)
Chambers v. Florida, 209 U.S. 227 (1938) – majority opinion

Once we are destined to live out our lives in the prison of our mind, our one duty is to furnish it well.

Peter Ustinov (1921-2004) English actor, author, director
Dear Me (1977)

To change one’s life: Start immediately, do it flamboyantly, no exceptions, no excuses.

William James (1842-1910) American psychologist and philosopher
(Attributed)
Not found with any citation other than being later in his life. The quotation is found with a variety of punctuation.