Sir John Lubbock Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sir John Lubbock.

Sir John Lubbock (1834-1913) was a prominent British banker, politician, and archaeologist. He was born in London and educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. Lubbock served as a Member of Parliament for over forty years and played a significant role in the passing of various legislation, including the Bank Holidays Act and the Ancient Monuments Act. Alongside his political career, he made significant contributions to archaeology, pioneering the study of prehistoric cultures and coining the terms "Paleolithic" and "Neolithic." Lubbock's works, such as "Prehistoric Times" and "The Origin of Civilization," greatly influenced the field of archaeology and established him as a respected scholar.

Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a

Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.

Sir John Lubbock

Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were

Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven.

Sir John Lubbock

What we see depends mainly on what we look for.

What we see depends mainly on what we look for.

Sir John Lubbock

In truth, people can generally make time for what they choos

In truth, people can generally make time for what they choose to do; it is not really the time but the will that is lacking.

Sir John Lubbock

We often hear of people breaking down from overwork, but in

We often hear of people breaking down from overwork, but in nine out of ten they are really suffering from worry or anxiety.

Sir John Lubbock

Our duty is to believe that for which we have sufficient evi

Our duty is to believe that for which we have sufficient evidence, and to suspend our judgment when we have not.

Sir John Lubbock

Your character will be what you yourself choose to make it.

Your character will be what you yourself choose to make it.

Sir John Lubbock

Before buying anything, it is well to ask if one could do wi

Before buying anything, it is well to ask if one could do without it.

Sir John Lubbock

Don't be afraid of showing affection. Be warm and tender, th

Don't be afraid of showing affection. Be warm and tender, thoughtful and affectionate. Men are more helped by sympathy than by service. Love is more than money, and a kind word will give more pleasure than a present.

Sir John Lubbock