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He who bestows his goods upon the poor shall have as much again, and ten times more.
He who bestows his goods upon the poor shall have as much again, and ten times more.
Her great merit is finding out mine -- there is nothing so amiable as discernment.
Her great merit is finding out mine -- there is nothing so amiable as discernment.
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other read more
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.
Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change read more
Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.
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!.
No fine work can be done without concentration and self-sacrifice and toil and doubt.
No fine work can be done without concentration and self-sacrifice and toil and doubt.
It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.
It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.
Secrecy is the badge of fraud.
Secrecy is the badge of fraud.
One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. [Proverbs read more
One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. [Proverbs 11-24].
