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I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure read more
I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.
It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.
It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.
Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.
Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.
Do not stand on a high pedestal and take 5 cents in your hand and say, "here, my poor man", read more
Do not stand on a high pedestal and take 5 cents in your hand and say, "here, my poor man", but be grateful that the poor man is there, so by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself.It is not the reciever that is blessed, but it is the giver.Be thankful that you are allowed to exercise your power of benevolence and mercy in the world, and thus become pure and perfect.
It is possible to give without loving, but it is impossible to love without giving.
It is possible to give without loving, but it is impossible to love without giving.
I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of read more
I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.
Seek joy in what you give not in what you get
Seek joy in what you give not in what you get
It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. read more
It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.