We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

There are two tragedies in life: one is to lose your heart's desire, the other is to gain it.

There are two tragedies in life: one is to lose your heart's desire, the other is to gain it.

Half the work that is done in this world is to make things appear what they are not.

Half the work that is done in this world is to make things appear what they are not.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets. - Maxims.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets. - Maxims.

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off read more

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.

We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses. - Psychological Reflections.

We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses. - Psychological Reflections.

If a man has good manners and is not afraid of other people he will get by, even if he read more

If a man has good manners and is not afraid of other people he will get by, even if he is stupid.

The glory that goes with wealth is fleeting and fragile; virtue is a possession glorious and eternal.

The glory that goes with wealth is fleeting and fragile; virtue is a possession glorious and eternal.

Every one comes between men's souls and God, either as a brick wall or as a bridge. Either you are read more

Every one comes between men's souls and God, either as a brick wall or as a bridge. Either you are leading men to God or you are driving them away.