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My importance to the world is relatively small. On the other hand, my importance to myself is tremendous. I am read more
My importance to the world is relatively small. On the other hand, my importance to myself is tremendous. I am all I have to work with, to play with, to suffer and to enjoy. It is not the eyes of others that I am wary of, but of my own. I do not intend to let myself down more than I can possibly help, and I find that the fewer illusions I have about myself or the world around me, the better company I am for myself.
For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the read more
For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the head, weakness in the stomach, and other inconveniences.
There is no more beautiful life than that of a student.
There is no more beautiful life than that of a student.
In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is read more
In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest. - The Books in My Life.
The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn't angry enough. - The House of read more
The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn't angry enough. - The House of Gold.
Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead.
Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead.
You can always draw as well as you know how to. I flatter myself that I feel more than I read more
You can always draw as well as you know how to. I flatter myself that I feel more than I express on canvas; but I know that is not so.
If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.
Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.
