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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.
If everybody thought before they spoke, the silence would be deafening.
If everybody thought before they spoke, the silence would be deafening.
To do nothing is also a good remedy.
To do nothing is also a good remedy.
The testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple. [Psalms 19:7].
The testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple. [Psalms 19:7].
We own almost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who have differed.
We own almost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who have differed.
The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.
The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.
Don't expect mangoes when you plant papayas.
Don't expect mangoes when you plant papayas.
It takes twenty years to become an overnight success.
It takes twenty years to become an overnight success.
Hasten slowly and ye shall soon arrive.
Hasten slowly and ye shall soon arrive.
