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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is read more
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
We may draw good out of evil; we must not do evil, that good may come.
We may draw good out of evil; we must not do evil, that good may come.
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box.
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box.
I am going to seek the great Perhaps.
I am going to seek the great Perhaps.
I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
Death is the only inescapable, unavoidable, sure thing. We are sentenced to die the day we're born.
Death is the only inescapable, unavoidable, sure thing. We are sentenced to die the day we're born.
Plan for this world as if you expect to live forever; but plan for the hereafter as if you expect read more
Plan for this world as if you expect to live forever; but plan for the hereafter as if you expect to die tomorrow.
God is becoming bitter, he envies man his mortality.
God is becoming bitter, he envies man his mortality.
They that know no evil will suspect none.
They that know no evil will suspect none.
