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The fool who persists in his folly will become wise.
The fool who persists in his folly will become wise.
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.
Prestige is the shadow of money and power. Where these are, there it is. Like the national market for soap read more
Prestige is the shadow of money and power. Where these are, there it is. Like the national market for soap or automobiles and the enlarged arena of federal power, the national cash-in area for prestige has grown, slowly being consolidated into a truly national system.
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
There is as much difference between the counsel that a friend giveth, and that a man giveth himself, as there read more
There is as much difference between the counsel that a friend giveth, and that a man giveth himself, as there is between the counsel of a friend and a flatterer.
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance read more
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.
Today is yesterday's pupil.
Today is yesterday's pupil.
Count your age with friends but not with years.
Count your age with friends but not with years.