The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation. The hand is the cutting edge of the mind.

The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation. The hand is the cutting edge of the mind.

When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves, there is no longer any need to read more

When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves, there is no longer any need to ask permission of someone.

Oh the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, read more

Oh the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are -- chaff and grain together -- certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and with the breath of kindness blow the rest away….

Nothing splendid was ever created in cold blood. Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story read more

Nothing splendid was ever created in cold blood. Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.

Success is always temporary. When all is said and one, the only thing you'll have left is your character.

Success is always temporary. When all is said and one, the only thing you'll have left is your character.

Character must be kept bright as well as clean.

Character must be kept bright as well as clean.

Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most underemployed, talent in the world.

Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most underemployed, talent in the world.

He has conferred on the practice of vacillation the aura of statesmanship.

He has conferred on the practice of vacillation the aura of statesmanship.

Let no man under value the price of a virtuous woman's counsel.

Let no man under value the price of a virtuous woman's counsel.