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Fortune always fights on the side of the prudent.
Fortune always fights on the side of the prudent.
Any boy can get a girl, it takes a man to keep one.
Any boy can get a girl, it takes a man to keep one.
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.
Find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back when you hang up on him, read more
Find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back when you hang up on him, who will lie under the stars and listen to your heartbeat, or will stay awake just to watch you sleep... wait for the boy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to the world when you are in sweats, who holds your hand in front of his friends, who thinks you're just as pretty without makeup on. One who is constantly reminding you of how much he cares and how lucky his is to have you.... The one who turns to his friends and says, 'that's her.'
Renouncement: the heroism of mediocrity.
Renouncement: the heroism of mediocrity.
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.
Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art read more
Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty.
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.
An ideal wife is one who remains faithful to you but tries to be just as charming as if she read more
An ideal wife is one who remains faithful to you but tries to be just as charming as if she weren't.
