Nothing baffles the schemes of evil people so much as the calm composure of great souls.

Nothing baffles the schemes of evil people so much as the calm composure of great souls.

What we call evil is simply ignorance bumping its head in the
dark.

What we call evil is simply ignorance bumping its head in the
dark.

Come, for the House of Hope is built on sand: bring wine, for the fabric of life is as weak read more

Come, for the House of Hope is built on sand: bring wine, for the fabric of life is as weak as the wind.

Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.

Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.

I have wrought great use out of evil tools.

I have wrought great use out of evil tools.

We must rediscover the distinction between hope and expectation.

We must rediscover the distinction between hope and expectation.

Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve,
And hope without an object cannot live.

Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve,
And hope without an object cannot live.

"Farewell!"
For in that word--that fatal word--howe'er
We promise--hope--believe--there breathes despair.

"Farewell!"
For in that word--that fatal word--howe'er
We promise--hope--believe--there breathes despair.

If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes

If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes