Before I knew the best part of my life had come, it had gone.

Before I knew the best part of my life had come, it had gone.

It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.

It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.

Foolproof systems do not take into account the ingenuity of fools.

Foolproof systems do not take into account the ingenuity of fools.

A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.

A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.

You are not in business to be popular.

You are not in business to be popular.

I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.

I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades.

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades.

With aching hands and bleeding feet
We dig and heap, lay stone on stone;
We bear the read more

With aching hands and bleeding feet
We dig and heap, lay stone on stone;
We bear the burden and the heat
Of the long day, and wish 'twere done.
Not till the hours of light return
All we have built as we discern.

Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be read more

Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.