It is not what he has, nor even what he does, which directly expresses the worth of a man, but what he is.
The stationary condition is the beginning of the end
Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary line and adding to one’s liberty.
Philosophy means the complete liberty of the mind.
Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers.
Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.
Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh, be swift to love, make haste to be kind.
Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.
Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.
Sacrifice still exists everywhere, and everywhere the elect of each generation suffers for the salvation of the rest.
I’m not interested in age. People who tell me their age are silly. You’re as old as you feel.