He loves his bonds who, when the first are broke, Submits his neck into a second yoke

He loves his bonds who, when the first are broke, Submits his neck into a second yoke

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 win and preserve the heart.

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

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

Friendship is not always the sequel of obligation

Friendship is not always the sequel of obligation

The secret of dealing successfully with a child is not to be its parent.

The secret of dealing successfully with a child is not to be its parent.

Most men remember obligations, but are not often likely to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance read more

Most men remember obligations, but are not often likely to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent

Parents are often so busy with the physical rearing of children that they miss the glory of parenthood, just as read more

Parents are often so busy with the physical rearing of children that they miss the glory of parenthood, just as the grandeur of the trees is lost when raking leaves.

There are times when parenthood seems nothing more than feeding the hand that bites you

There are times when parenthood seems nothing more than feeding the hand that bites you

I believe that a worthwhile life is defined by a kind of spiritual journey and a sense of obligation.

I believe that a worthwhile life is defined by a kind of spiritual journey and a sense of obligation.