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.
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Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, read more
Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, there really is no other moment you can live. Now is all there is, and the future is just another present moment to live when it arrives. One thing is certain, you cannot live it until it does appear.
In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Character is what you know you are, not what others think you have.
Character is what you know you are, not what others think you have.
Gray skies are just clouds passing over.
Gray skies are just clouds passing over.
Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark, or the man afraid of the light?
Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark, or the man afraid of the light?
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
What you cannot enforce, do not command.
What you cannot enforce, do not command.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
I thought so hard I got a headache.
I thought so hard I got a headache.
