Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.
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I thought he was a young man of promise, but it appears he is a young man of promises. [Speaking Of Winston Churchill].
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.
Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.
Never seem wiser, nor more learned, than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a read more
Never seem wiser, nor more learned, than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket: and do not merely pull it out and strike it; merely to show that you have one.
Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well read more
The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well being of others.
Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it. -David read more
Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it. -David Starr Jordan.
There is a big difference between thinking: I'm in a relationship and something's wrong. Therefore something must be wrong with read more
There is a big difference between thinking: I'm in a relationship and something's wrong. Therefore something must be wrong with the relationship. and thinking I'm in a relationship and we've got problems. This is evidence that you are different than me.
It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.
It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.
