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Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the read more
If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.