My experience has taught me, and it has become a principle with me, that it is never any benefit to give out and out, to man or woman, money, food, clothing, or anything else, if they are able-bodied and can work and earn what they need, when there is anything on earth for them to do. This is my principle and I try to act upon it. To pursue a contrary course would ruin any community in the world and make them idlers.
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Dreams are the touchstones of our character.
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There is no more beautiful life than that of a student.
There is no more beautiful life than that of a student.
As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7].
As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7].
Foolproof systems do not take into account the ingenuity of fools.
Foolproof systems do not take into account the ingenuity of fools.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
It's simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going read more
It's simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going to do.
Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. -Anonymous (Greek Proverb).
Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. -Anonymous (Greek Proverb).
Some fear the dark; I embrace it. It is the only place where my eyes are blind, and my soul read more
Some fear the dark; I embrace it. It is the only place where my eyes are blind, and my soul wanders freely from the truth of reality.
Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be read more
Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.
