I find it unusual that it is more socially acceptable to complain about what you have than it is to read more

I find it unusual that it is more socially acceptable to complain about what you have than it is to ask for what you want.

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Wisdom is scar tissue in disguise.

Wisdom is scar tissue in disguise.

Had there been no difficulties and no thorns in the way, then man would have been in his primitive state read more

Had there been no difficulties and no thorns in the way, then man would have been in his primitive state and no progress made in civilization and mental culture.

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong -- but read more

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong -- but that is the way to bet.

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.

We are accountable only to ourselves for what happens to us in our lives.

We are accountable only to ourselves for what happens to us in our lives.

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

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

Learning is not compulsory but neither is survival.

Learning is not compulsory but neither is survival.