This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

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.

A sad thing in life is that sometimes you meet someone who means a lot to you only to find read more

A sad thing in life is that sometimes you meet someone who means a lot to you only to find out in the end that it was never bound to be and you just have to let go.

Sharing is sometimes more demanding than giving.

Sharing is sometimes more demanding than giving.

The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.

The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.

The idea of strictly minding our own business is moldy rubbish. Who could be so selfish?

The idea of strictly minding our own business is moldy rubbish. Who could be so selfish?

Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.

Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.

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.

The folks you help won't remember it and the folks you hurt won't ever forget it.

The folks you help won't remember it and the folks you hurt won't ever forget it.