He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those read more

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

Temper is a funny thing; it spoils children, ruins adults, and strengthens steel

Temper is a funny thing; it spoils children, ruins adults, and strengthens steel

Black men who have succeeded have an obligation to serve as role models for young men entrapped by a vicious read more

Black men who have succeeded have an obligation to serve as role models for young men entrapped by a vicious cycle of poverty, despair, and hopelessness.

If the world were a logical place, men would ride side-saddle.

If the world were a logical place, men would ride side-saddle.

A man does not mind being blamed for his faults, and being punished for them, and he patiently suffers much read more

A man does not mind being blamed for his faults, and being punished for them, and he patiently suffers much for them; but he becomes impatient if he is required to give them up

A tart temper never mellows with age; and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with read more

A tart temper never mellows with age; and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act in accordance with the dictates read more

Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.

Man is not the enemy here, but the fellow victim.

Man is not the enemy here, but the fellow victim.

Wise men are not always silent, but they know when to be

Wise men are not always silent, but they know when to be