He who is afraid of asking is ashamed of learning.

He who is afraid of asking is ashamed of learning.

It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at
the top.

It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at
the top.

Wealth is enjoying what we already have, not getting more of what we
think will make us happy.

Wealth is enjoying what we already have, not getting more of what we
think will make us happy.

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make read more

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans. Aim high in hope and work. Remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die.

Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is
an appalling waste of read more

Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is
an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it's only good for
wallowing in.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Experts often possess more data than judgment.

Experts often possess more data than judgment.

All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer. - Gnomologia, 1732.

All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer. - Gnomologia, 1732.

Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she
would come in and sink my read more

Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she
would come in and sink my boats.