If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.

If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.

Begin -- to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.

Begin -- to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.

Success is important only to the extent that it puts one in a position to do more things one likes read more

Success is important only to the extent that it puts one in a position to do more things one likes to do.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

Every hardship; every joy; every temptation is a challenge of the spirit; that the human soul may prove itself. The read more

Every hardship; every joy; every temptation is a challenge of the spirit; that the human soul may prove itself. The great chain of necessity wherewith we are bound has divine significance; and nothing happens which has not some service in working out the sublime destiny of the human soul.

Don't trust anyone over 30 who used to say "Don't trust anyone over 30.".

Don't trust anyone over 30 who used to say "Don't trust anyone over 30.".

When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, read more

When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, they called me a communist.

Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.

Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.

No man or woman has achieved an effective personality who is not self-disciplined. Such discipline must not be an end read more

No man or woman has achieved an effective personality who is not self-disciplined. Such discipline must not be an end in itself, but must be directed to the development of resolute Christian character.