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When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old read more
When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.
Do what you know best; if you're a runner, run, if you're a bell, ring
Do what you know best; if you're a runner, run, if you're a bell, ring
Wisdom begins in wonder.
Wisdom begins in wonder.
Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.
Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.
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.
Either you think -- or else others have to think for you and take power from you, pervert and discipline read more
Either you think -- or else others have to think for you and take power from you, pervert and discipline your natural tastes, civilize and sterilize you.
People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.
People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.
To simplify complications is the first essential of success.
To simplify complications is the first essential of success.
Respect is love in plain clothes.
Respect is love in plain clothes.