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Man is the only creature that refuses to be what he is.
Man is the only creature that refuses to be what he is.
If a man constantly aspires is he not elevated?
If a man constantly aspires is he not elevated?
A man is great by deeds, not by birth.
A man is great by deeds, not by birth.
All that I care to know is that a man is a human being--that is enough for me; he can't read more
All that I care to know is that a man is a human being--that is enough for me; he can't be any worse.
The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.
The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.
The measure of a man is what he does with power.
The measure of a man is what he does with power.
Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him.
Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of
that man is peace.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of
that man is peace.
The man forget not, though in rags he lies,
And know the mortal through a crown's disguise.
The man forget not, though in rags he lies,
And know the mortal through a crown's disguise.