Do not assume that she who seeks to comfort you now, lives untroubled among the simple and quiet words that read more

Do not assume that she who seeks to comfort you now, lives untroubled among the simple and quiet words that sometimes do you good. Her life may also have much sadness and difficulty, that remains far beyond yours. Were it otherwise, she would never have been able to find these words.

A little learning is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is just as bad.

A little learning is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is just as bad.

Live every day as if it were your last, because one of these days, it will be.

Live every day as if it were your last, because one of these days, it will be.

In those days he was wiser than he is now--he used frequently to take my advice.

In those days he was wiser than he is now--he used frequently to take my advice.

People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.

People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.

If you love something let it go, and if it comes back - that doesn't mean a damn thing; it read more

If you love something let it go, and if it comes back - that doesn't mean a damn thing; it can just leave you again later.

Never be possessive. If a female friend lets on that she is going out with another man, be kind and read more

Never be possessive. If a female friend lets on that she is going out with another man, be kind and understanding. If she says she would like to go out with the Dallas Cowboys, including the coaching staff, the same rule applies. Tell her: "Kath, you just go right ahead and do what you feel is right." Unless you actually care for her, in which case you must see to it that she has no male contact whatsoever.

I know that a man who shows me his wealth is like the beggar who shows me his poverty; they read more

I know that a man who shows me his wealth is like the beggar who shows me his poverty; they are both looking for alms from me, the rich man for the alms of my envy, the poor man for the alms of my guilt.

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.