A lie told often enough becomes truth.

A lie told often enough becomes truth.

My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering.

My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.

You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.

You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.

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.

At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.

At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.

It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.

It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.

The only reward of virtue is virtue.

The only reward of virtue is virtue.

Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.

Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.