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Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.
Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.
Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.
Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.
Happiness is as a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down read more
Happiness is as a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.
Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
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.
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always read more
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions.
To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't.
To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't.
When in doubt, don't.
When in doubt, don't.
