When man learns to understand and control his own behavior as well as he is learning to understand and control read more

When man learns to understand and control his own behavior as well as he is learning to understand and control the behavior of crop plants and domestic animals, he may be justified in believing that he has become civilized.

No scoundrel is so stupid as to not find a reason for his vile conduct.

No scoundrel is so stupid as to not find a reason for his vile conduct.

To dream anything that you want to dream. That's the beauty of the human mind. To do anything that you read more

To dream anything that you want to dream. That's the beauty of the human mind. To do anything that you want to do. That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits. That is the courage to succeed.

As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have read more

As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.

At the time, my grandparents told my mom, "Lordy, what is Shannen doing?" Now I've calmed down. [on her reputation read more

At the time, my grandparents told my mom, "Lordy, what is Shannen doing?" Now I've calmed down. [on her reputation for bad behavior].

I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who read more

I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare.

Nothing happens by itself... it all will come your way, once you understand that you have to make it come read more

Nothing happens by itself... it all will come your way, once you understand that you have to make it come your way, by your own exertions.

The test of one's behavior pattern; relationship to society, relationship to one's work, relationship to sex.

The test of one's behavior pattern; relationship to society, relationship to one's work, relationship to sex.

I don't say we all ought to misbehave, but we ought to look as if we could.

I don't say we all ought to misbehave, but we ought to look as if we could.