Let him that would move the world first move himself.

Let him that would move the world first move himself.

Let us not say, every man is the architect of his own fortune; but let us say, every man is read more

Let us not say, every man is the architect of his own fortune; but let us say, every man is the architect of his own character.

One forgets too easily the difference between a man and his image, and that there is none between the sound read more

One forgets too easily the difference between a man and his image, and that there is none between the sound of his voice on the screen and in real life.

Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one.

Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one.

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for read more

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for a long time doing your conjugal duty.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

When two men share an umbrella, both of them get wet.

When two men share an umbrella, both of them get wet.

When it is a question of God's almighty Spirit, never say, "I can't.".

When it is a question of God's almighty Spirit, never say, "I can't.".

Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its read more

Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its place, does but encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; wisdom is humble that he knows no more.