Virtue is the only true nobility.

Virtue is the only true nobility.

We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more. - The Writings of read more

We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more. - The Writings of Madame Swetchine.

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a
Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n.

The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a
Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n.

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.

Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Life has no other
discipline to impose, if we would read more

Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Life has no other
discipline to impose, if we would but realize it, than to accept life
unquestioningly. Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away
from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the
end. What seems nasty, painful, evil, can become a source of beauty, joy,
and strength, if faced with an open mind. Every moment is a golden one for
him who has the vision to recognize it as such.

Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.

Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally.

I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally.