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Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.
I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.
I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.
But a stranger in a strange land, he is no one: men know him not-and to know not is to read more
But a stranger in a strange land, he is no one: men know him not-and to know not is to care not for.
No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than her own reserve.
No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than her own reserve.
Intolerance is the most socially acceptable form of egotism, for it permits us to assume superiority without personal boasting.
Intolerance is the most socially acceptable form of egotism, for it permits us to assume superiority without personal boasting.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Poverty is the worst form of violence.
Poverty is the worst form of violence.
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. [Matthew 7:120].
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. [Matthew 7:120].
The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.
The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.
