My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. read more

My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.

The great business of life is to be, to do, to do without, and to depart.

The great business of life is to be, to do, to do without, and to depart.

The life that conquers is the life that moves with a steady resolution and persistence toward a predetermined goal. Those read more

The life that conquers is the life that moves with a steady resolution and persistence toward a predetermined goal. Those who succeed are those who have thoroughly learned the immense importance of plan in life, and the tragic brevity of time.

It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies read more

It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.

You can make whatever you want out of your life, but first you have to not be afraid to try.

You can make whatever you want out of your life, but first you have to not be afraid to try.

An aim in life is the only fortune worth finding.

An aim in life is the only fortune worth finding.

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and read more

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort.

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be read more

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.