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He that can heroically endure adversity will bear prosperity with equal greatest of the soul; for the mind that cannot read more
He that can heroically endure adversity will bear prosperity with equal greatest of the soul; for the mind that cannot be dejected by the former is not likely to be transported without the latter.
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always read more
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions.
Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar.
Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar.
The wisest man is generally he who thinks himself the least so.
The wisest man is generally he who thinks himself the least so.
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, read more
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. [Luke 12:15].
A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. [Luke 12:15].
Only those who have learned a lot are in a position to admit how little they know.
Only those who have learned a lot are in a position to admit how little they know.
Intelligence is nothing without delight.
Intelligence is nothing without delight.
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
