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As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will read more
It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.
The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.
The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.
I find it unusual that it is more socially acceptable to complain about what you have than it is to read more
I find it unusual that it is more socially acceptable to complain about what you have than it is to ask for what you want.
I bring to my life a certain amount of mess.
I bring to my life a certain amount of mess.
Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar.
Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar.
Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.
Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.
Respect commands itself and it can neither be given nor withheld when it is due.
Respect commands itself and it can neither be given nor withheld when it is due.
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, read more
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
