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No one but a fool would measure their satisfaction by what the world thinks of it.
No one but a fool would measure their satisfaction by what the world thinks of it.
I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? read more
I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That's the way I see it.
To get rich never risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth of wealth.
To get rich never risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth of wealth.
The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.
The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.
Thought is a dangerous thing; it makes one see that the popular notions of society are wrong.
Thought is a dangerous thing; it makes one see that the popular notions of society are wrong.
When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.
When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.
Advice: the smallest current coin.
Advice: the smallest current coin.
It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.
It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.
Trials, temptations, disappointments -- all these are helps instead of hindrances, if one uses them rightly. They not only test read more
Trials, temptations, disappointments -- all these are helps instead of hindrances, if one uses them rightly. They not only test the fiber of character but strengthen it. Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.