Research shows that you begin learning in the womb and go right on learning until the moment you pass on. read more

Research shows that you begin learning in the womb and go right on learning until the moment you pass on. Your brain has a capacity for learning that is virtually limitless, which makes every human a potential genius.

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.

Gray skies are just clouds passing over.

Gray skies are just clouds passing over.

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would read more

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart.

A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life

A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life

Intolerance is the most socially acceptable form of egotism, for it permits us to assume superiority without personal boasting.

Intolerance is the most socially acceptable form of egotism, for it permits us to assume superiority without personal boasting.

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but read more

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg.

Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.

Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.

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.