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 Every situation-nay, every moment-is of infinite worth; for it is the
representative of a whole eternity.  
 Every situation-nay, every moment-is of infinite worth; for it is the
representative of a whole eternity. 
The wise learn many things from their enemies.
The wise learn many things from their enemies.
 The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an
invitation to dinner without giving read more 
 The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an
invitation to dinner without giving an excuse. 
 The latter part of a man's life is taken up in curing the follies,
prejudices, and false opinions he had read more 
 The latter part of a man's life is taken up in curing the follies,
prejudices, and false opinions he had contracted in the former. 
Labor disgraces no man, but occasionally men disgrace labor.
Labor disgraces no man, but occasionally men disgrace labor.
I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it read more
I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it by me; the idea of getting rid of it nearly breaks my heart.
 Repetition
is the mother of skill. (might be someone else who wrote it).  
 Repetition
is the mother of skill. (might be someone else who wrote it). 
 I have been all things unholy; if God can work through me, He can work
through anyone.  
 I have been all things unholy; if God can work through me, He can work
through anyone. 
 Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing
research.  
 Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing
research.