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The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft
falling.
The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft
falling.
Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at
fifteen your double, and after that, your friend read more
Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at
fifteen your double, and after that, your friend or your foe depending on
his bringing up.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal read more
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes
are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly, steadily,
enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a
fitting climax for the journey.
The only thing that we know is that we know nothing and that is the
highest flight of human wisdom.
The only thing that we know is that we know nothing and that is the
highest flight of human wisdom.
It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success.
It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success.
Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have.
Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have.
Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human
being. Each of us owes deepest thanks read more
Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human
being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this
light.
One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing.
One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing.