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

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.

A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!" "However," replied the universe, That fact has not created in me read more

A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!" "However," replied the universe, That fact has not created in me a sense of obligation."

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.

We English are good at forgiving our enemies; it releases us from the obligation of liking our friends.

We English are good at forgiving our enemies; it releases us from the obligation of liking our friends.

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

Friendship is not always the sequel of obligation

Friendship is not always the sequel of obligation

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.

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.