Dignity belongs to the conquered.

Dignity belongs to the conquered.

A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep.

A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep.

Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.

Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.

The highest qualities of character… must be earned.

The highest qualities of character… must be earned.

Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, read more

Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.

Profundity of thought belongs to youth, clarity of thought to old age.

Profundity of thought belongs to youth, clarity of thought to old age.

Trust in the Lord with all you do and you will be prosperous.

Trust in the Lord with all you do and you will be prosperous.

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

The most wonderfully complex fictional character is much less complicated than the most boring actual person.

The most wonderfully complex fictional character is much less complicated than the most boring actual person.