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The trouble is that rich people, well-to-do people, very often don't really know who the poor are; and that is read more
The trouble is that rich people, well-to-do people, very often don't really know who the poor are; and that is why we can forgive them, for knowledge can only lead to love, and love to service. And so, if they are not touched by them, it's because th
Always do right. That will gratify some of the people and
astonish the rest.
Always do right. That will gratify some of the people and
astonish the rest.
Trouble brings experience, and experience brings wisdom.
Trouble brings experience, and experience brings wisdom.
One trouble with trouble is that is usually starts out like fun
One trouble with trouble is that is usually starts out like fun
Ninety percent of the world's woe comes from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real read more
Ninety percent of the world's woe comes from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real virtues. Most of us go almost all the way through life as complete strangers to ourselves.
Light troubles speak; immense troubles are silent.
[Lat., Curae leves loquuntur, ingentes stupent.]
Light troubles speak; immense troubles are silent.
[Lat., Curae leves loquuntur, ingentes stupent.]
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people read more
The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don't let them put you in that position.
Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough read more
Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.
