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.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Just when you think that a person is just a backdrop for the rest of the universe, watch them and read more

Just when you think that a person is just a backdrop for the rest of the universe, watch them and see that they laugh, they cry, they tell jokes ... they're just friends waiting to be made.

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.

I could live a week on one good compliment.

I could live a week on one good compliment.

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.

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.

Love is blind, but friendship is clairvoyant.

Love is blind, but friendship is clairvoyant.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.