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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.
The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp.
The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp.
The world basically and fundamentally is constituted on the basis of harmony. Everything works in co-operation with something else.
The world basically and fundamentally is constituted on the basis of harmony. Everything works in co-operation with something else.
Always try to do something for the other fellow and you will be agreeably surprised how things come your way read more
Always try to do something for the other fellow and you will be agreeably surprised how things come your way -- how many pleasing things are done for you.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
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.
I believe we shall come to care about people less and less. The more people one knows the easier it read more
I believe we shall come to care about people less and less. The more people one knows the easier it becomes to replace them. It's one of the curses of London.
I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth read more
I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.
A man must learn to forgive himself.
A man must learn to forgive himself.
