We always weaken whatever we exaggerate.
[Fr., On affaiblit toujours tout ce qu'on exagere.]

We always weaken whatever we exaggerate.
[Fr., On affaiblit toujours tout ce qu'on exagere.]

We are more often treacherous, through weakness than through calculation.

We are more often treacherous, through weakness than through calculation.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

The cord breaketh at last by the weakest pull.

The cord breaketh at last by the weakest pull.

You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, read more

You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?

The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men read more

The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

Because he has
helped abuse lab animals
in speaking normally
or ex cathedra
millions of Catholics
define themselves as
ex read more

Because he has
helped abuse lab animals
in speaking normally
or ex cathedra
millions of Catholics
define themselves as
ex cath.

Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, read more

Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, while recognizing defects, sees beyond them.

The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak.

The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak.