To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Sundays, quiet islands on the tossing seas of life.

Sundays, quiet islands on the tossing seas of life.

If the secret sorrows of everyone could be read on their forehead, how many who now cause envy would suddenly read more

If the secret sorrows of everyone could be read on their forehead, how many who now cause envy would suddenly become the objects of pity.

There is such a thing as moderation, even in telling the truth.

There is such a thing as moderation, even in telling the truth.

Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.

Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

The suspicious believe everybody to be suspicious; the liar feels secure in the thought that he is not so foolish read more

The suspicious believe everybody to be suspicious; the liar feels secure in the thought that he is not so foolish as to believe that there is such a phenomenon as a strictly truthful person; the envious see envy in every soul; the miser thinks everybody is eager to get his money;...and the abandoned sensualist looks upon the saint as a hypocrite

If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.

If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.

My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.

My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.