America is not only big and rich, it is mysterious; and its capacity for the humorous or ironical concealment of read more

America is not only big and rich, it is mysterious; and its capacity for the humorous or ironical concealment of its interests matches that of the legendary inscrutable Chinese. - The Lonely Crowd.

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance-it is the illusion
of knowledge.

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance-it is the illusion
of knowledge.

Hard work brings prosperity; playing around brings poverty.

Hard work brings prosperity; playing around brings poverty.

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

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

Let your hook always be cast. In the pool where you least
expect it, will be a fish.

Let your hook always be cast. In the pool where you least
expect it, will be a fish.

There lies more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the
creeds.

There lies more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the
creeds.

A desire can overcome all objections and obstacles.

A desire can overcome all objections and obstacles.

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.

Do not anxiously hope for that which is not yet come; do not vainly
regret what is already past.

Do not anxiously hope for that which is not yet come; do not vainly
regret what is already past.