Elbart Hubbard

Elbert Green Hubbard (June 19, 1856 – May 7, 1915) was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher. Raised in Hudson, Illinois, he met early success as a traveling salesman with the Larkin Soap Company. Today Hubbard is mostly known as the founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, New York, an influential exponent of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Among his many publications were the nine-volume work Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great and the short story A Message to Garcia. He and his second wife, Alice Moore Hubbard, died aboard the RMS Lusitania, which was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland on May 7, 1915.

“He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.” Elbart Hubbard

“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”  Elbert Hubbard

“Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists of not exceeding the limit.”  Elbert Hubbard

“The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.” Elbert Hubbard

“The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.” Elbert Hubbard

“He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much.” Elbert Hubbard

“We work to become, not to acquire.” Elbert Hubbard

“Pray that success will not come any faster than you are able to endure it.” Elbert Hubbard