Undertake something that is difficult; it will do you good. Unless you try to do something beyond what you have read more

Undertake something that is difficult; it will do you good. Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.

All Nature is but art unknown to thee;
All chance direction, which thou canst not see;
All read more

All Nature is but art unknown to thee;
All chance direction, which thou canst not see;
All discord, harmony not understood;
All partial evil, universal good;
And spite of pride, in erring reason's spite,
One truth is clear, Whatever is is right.

I've been in a lot of trouble and come out of it. I think it shows a lot of good read more

I've been in a lot of trouble and come out of it. I think it shows a lot of good character.

The memory of past troubles is pleasant.
[Lat., Jucunda memoria est praeteritorum malorum.]

The memory of past troubles is pleasant.
[Lat., Jucunda memoria est praeteritorum malorum.]

Ninety percent of the world's woe comes from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real read more

Ninety percent of the world's woe comes from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real virtues. Most of us go almost all the way through life as complete strangers to ourselves.

And wanting the right rule they take chalke for cheese, as the
saying is.

And wanting the right rule they take chalke for cheese, as the
saying is.

Light troubles speak; immense troubles are silent.
[Lat., Curae leves loquuntur, ingentes stupent.]

Light troubles speak; immense troubles are silent.
[Lat., Curae leves loquuntur, ingentes stupent.]

Sir, I would rather be right than be President.

Sir, I would rather be right than be President.