A man must learn to forgive himself.

A man must learn to forgive himself.

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.

They who forgive most shall be most forgiven.

They who forgive most shall be most forgiven.

It's discouraging to make a mistake, but it's humiliating when you find out you're so unimportant that nobody noticed it.

It's discouraging to make a mistake, but it's humiliating when you find out you're so unimportant that nobody noticed it.

Nature has placed mankind under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure... they govern us in all we read more

Nature has placed mankind under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure... they govern us in all we do, in all we say, in all we think: every effort we can make to throw off our subjection, will serve but to demonstrate and confirm it.

My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.

My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.

Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. [Mathew].

Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. [Mathew].

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.

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.