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Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success.
Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
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.
Trust in the Lord with all you do and you will be prosperous.
Trust in the Lord with all you do and you will be prosperous.
There is as much difference between the counsel that a friend giveth, and that a man giveth himself, as there read more
There is as much difference between the counsel that a friend giveth, and that a man giveth himself, as there is between the counsel of a friend and of a flatterer. For there is no such flatterer as is a man's self.
No one is free who does not lord over himself.
No one is free who does not lord over himself.
Tell me not, in mournful numbers,
Life is but an empty dream!
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
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Tell me not, in mournful numbers,
Life is but an empty dream!
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
and things are not what they seem.
Life is real! Life is earnest!
And the grave is not its goal;
Dust thou art; to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul.
Tolerance and celebration of individual differences is the fire that fuels lasting love.
Tolerance and celebration of individual differences is the fire that fuels lasting love.
Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.
Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.