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We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.
Disappointment to a noble soul is what cold water is to burning metal; it strengthens, tempers, intensifies, but never destroys read more
Disappointment to a noble soul is what cold water is to burning metal; it strengthens, tempers, intensifies, but never destroys it.
Disappointments are to the soul what the thunder-storm is to the air
Disappointments are to the soul what the thunder-storm is to the air
There is no growth except in the fulfillment of obligations
There is no growth except in the fulfillment of obligations
A man may fulfil the object of his existence by asking a question he cannot answer, and attempting a task read more
A man may fulfil the object of his existence by asking a question he cannot answer, and attempting a task he cannot achieve.
People look at you and me to see what they are supposed to be. And, if we don't disappoint them, read more
People look at you and me to see what they are supposed to be. And, if we don't disappoint them, maybe, just maybe, they won't disappoint us.
Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.
Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.
A great part of the pleasure of travel lies in the fulfillment of early wishes to escape the family and read more
A great part of the pleasure of travel lies in the fulfillment of early wishes to escape the family and especially the father
People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.
People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.
