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Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
In those days he was wiser than he is now--he used frequently to take my advice.
In those days he was wiser than he is now--he used frequently to take my advice.
Oh, how bitter it is to look into happiness through another man's eyes.
Oh, how bitter it is to look into happiness through another man's eyes.
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, read more
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words.
It's simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going read more
It's simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going to do.
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.
Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.
Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest read more
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.
Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.
