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Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
He who knows others is wise.He who knows himself is enlightened. - Tao Te Ching.
He who knows others is wise.He who knows himself is enlightened. - Tao Te Ching.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
I could live a week on one good compliment.
I could live a week on one good compliment.
Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. - The Complete Letters of Lady Mary Wortly Montagu.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.