I shall make the most of all that comes: And the least of all that goes

I shall make the most of all that comes: And the least of all that goes

What one has, one ought to use; and whatever he does he should do
with all his might.
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What one has, one ought to use; and whatever he does he should do
with all his might.
[Lat., Quod est, eo decet uti: et quicquid agas, agere pro
viribus.]

If you only do what you know you can do- you never do very much.

If you only do what you know you can do- you never do very much.

Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties read more

Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.

Any one can count the seeds in an apple..
Only God can count the apples in a seed.

Any one can count the seeds in an apple..
Only God can count the apples in a seed.

Many fine things can be done in a day if you don't always make that day tomorrow

Many fine things can be done in a day if you don't always make that day tomorrow

I can't stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.

I can't stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.

People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees
results.

People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees
results.

Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.

Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.