The supreme satisfaction is to be able to despise one's neighbor and this fact goes far to account for religious read more

The supreme satisfaction is to be able to despise one's neighbor and this fact goes far to account for religious intolerance. It is evidently consoling to reflect that the people next door are headed for hell.

The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.

The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.

What is forgiven is usually well remembered.

What is forgiven is usually well remembered.

Sometimes you see a person, and you wonder why you don't spend more time with that person, because they're like read more

Sometimes you see a person, and you wonder why you don't spend more time with that person, because they're like one of your favorite people. And then they say something and you remember why you don't.

People who have good relationships at home are more effective in the marketplace.

People who have good relationships at home are more effective in the marketplace.

Two things may happen when we meet someone: either we become friends or we try to convince that person to read more

Two things may happen when we meet someone: either we become friends or we try to convince that person to accept our beliefs. The same thing happens when a hot coal meets another piece of coal: it either shares its fire with it or is overwhelmed by the other`s size and is extinguished.

Let this be understood, then, at starting; that the patient conquest of difficulties which rise in the regular and legitimate read more

Let this be understood, then, at starting; that the patient conquest of difficulties which rise in the regular and legitimate channels of business and enterprise is not only essential in securing the success which you seek but it is essential to that preparation of your mind, requisite for the enjoyment of your successes, and for retaining them when gained. So, day by day, and week by week; so month after month, and year after year, work on, and in that process gain strength and symmetry, and nerve and knowledge, that when success, patiently and bravely worked for, shall come, it may find you prepared to receive it and keep it,.

We placed the wreaths upon the splendid granite sarcophagus, and at its feet, and felt that only the earthly robe read more

We placed the wreaths upon the splendid granite sarcophagus, and at its feet, and felt that only the earthly robe we loved so much was there. The pure, tender, loving spirit which loved us so tenderly, is above us -- loving us, praying for us, and free from all suffering and woe -- yes, that is a comfort, and that first birthday in another world must have been a far brighter one than any in this poor world below!.

It is worse than a crime: it is a mistake.

It is worse than a crime: it is a mistake.