Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that.

I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that.

The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.

The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.

Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more

Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.

Give her two red roses, each with a note. The first note says "For the woman I love" and the read more

Give her two red roses, each with a note. The first note says "For the woman I love" and the second, "For my best friend.".

Action is the product of the qualities inherent in nature.

Action is the product of the qualities inherent in nature.

Those who are more adapted to the active life can prepare themselves for contemplation in the practice of the active read more

Those who are more adapted to the active life can prepare themselves for contemplation in the practice of the active life, while those who are more adapted to the contemplative life can take upon themselves the works of the active life so as to become yet more apt for contemplation.

It is the growling man who lives a dog's life.

It is the growling man who lives a dog's life.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.