Common experience is the gold reserve which confers an exchange value on the currency which words are; without this reserve read more

Common experience is the gold reserve which confers an exchange value on the currency which words are; without this reserve of shared experiences, all our pronouncements are checks drawn on insufficient funds.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

Every hardship; every joy; every temptation is a challenge of the spirit; that the human soul may prove itself. The read more

Every hardship; every joy; every temptation is a challenge of the spirit; that the human soul may prove itself. The great chain of necessity wherewith we are bound has divine significance; and nothing happens which has not some service in working out the sublime destiny of the human soul.

Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.

Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.

In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.

In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.

Facts in books, statistics in encyclopedias, the ability to use them in men's heads.

Facts in books, statistics in encyclopedias, the ability to use them in men's heads.

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't read more

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for read more

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for a long time doing your conjugal duty.

Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.

Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.