Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more

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.

The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.

The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.

Cheerfulness is health; its opposite, melancholy, is disease

Cheerfulness is health; its opposite, melancholy, is disease

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.

What was once thought can never be unthought.

What was once thought can never be unthought.

When I am delivering my very best, then that is when I feel successful.

When I am delivering my very best, then that is when I feel successful.

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.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.