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Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance read more
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.
There is nothing a man of good sense dreads in a wife so much as her having more sense than read more
There is nothing a man of good sense dreads in a wife so much as her having more sense than himself.
I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.
I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.
Would ye both eat your cake and have your cake?"This is commonly misquotes as "You can't have you're cake and read more
Would ye both eat your cake and have your cake?"This is commonly misquotes as "You can't have you're cake and eat it, too. - John Heywood's Proverbs, 1546.
If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs read more
If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.
We all of us need assistance. Those who sustain others themselves want to be sustained. - The Way of the read more
We all of us need assistance. Those who sustain others themselves want to be sustained. - The Way of the Heart.
Few persons are made of such strong fiber that they will make a costly outlay when surface work will pass read more
Few persons are made of such strong fiber that they will make a costly outlay when surface work will pass as well in the market.
There are some people who knock the pyramids because they don't have elevators.
There are some people who knock the pyramids because they don't have elevators.
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.