Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. -Anonymous (Greek Proverb).

Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. -Anonymous (Greek Proverb).

The man who promises everything is sure to fulfil nothing, and everyone who promises too much is in danger of read more

The man who promises everything is sure to fulfil nothing, and everyone who promises too much is in danger of using evil means in order to carry out his promises, and is already on the road to perdition.

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.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

Experience is a dim lamp, which only lights the one who bears it.

Experience is a dim lamp, which only lights the one who bears it.

I know that a man who shows me his wealth is like the beggar who shows me his poverty; they read more

I know that a man who shows me his wealth is like the beggar who shows me his poverty; they are both looking for alms from me, the rich man for the alms of my envy, the poor man for the alms of my guilt.

Success, or failure, very often arrives on wings that seem mysterious to us.

Success, or failure, very often arrives on wings that seem mysterious to us.

The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

As to diseases, make a habit of two things - to help, or at least, to do no harm. - read more

As to diseases, make a habit of two things - to help, or at least, to do no harm. - Epidemics.