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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. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.
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.
Gray skies are just clouds passing over.
Gray skies are just clouds passing over.
No man or woman has achieved an effective personality who is not self-disciplined. Such discipline must not be an end read more
No man or woman has achieved an effective personality who is not self-disciplined. Such discipline must not be an end in itself, but must be directed to the development of resolute Christian character.
Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you.
Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you.
Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.
Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.
Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or read more
Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner. -General Omar Bradley.
If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average.
If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average.
When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, read more
When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, they called me a communist.
