Maxioms by B. C. Forbes
The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a read more
The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure.
He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come read more
He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come out well - even though to the world it may appear to come out most badly.
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
I've never known any human being, high or humble, who ever regretted, when nearing life's end, having done kindly deeds. read more
I've never known any human being, high or humble, who ever regretted, when nearing life's end, having done kindly deeds. But I have known more than one millionaire who became haunted by the realization that they had led selfish lives. -B. C. Forbes.
Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.
Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.