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Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late.
Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late.
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
They that sow in tears shall reap joy. [Psalms 126:5].
They that sow in tears shall reap joy. [Psalms 126:5].
I have noticed that nothing I have never said ever did me any harm.
I have noticed that nothing I have never said ever did me any harm.
Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then read more
Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then the mind grows heated. Begin, and then the work will be completed.
It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.
It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.
A good composer does not imitate; he steals.
A good composer does not imitate; he steals.
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
Profundity of thought belongs to youth, clarity of thought to old age.
Profundity of thought belongs to youth, clarity of thought to old age.
