Friendship is not always the sequel of obligation

Friendship is not always the sequel of obligation

You were made for enjoyment, and the world was filled with things
which you will enjoy, unless you are read more

You were made for enjoyment, and the world was filled with things
which you will enjoy, unless you are too proud to be pleased by
them, or too grasping to care for what you cannot turn to other
account than mere delight.

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles, and kindnesses, and read more

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles, and kindnesses, and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort

Sleep, riches, and health, to be truly enjoyed, must be
interrupted.

Sleep, riches, and health, to be truly enjoyed, must be
interrupted.

For Solomon, he lived at ease, and full
Of honour, wealth, high fare, aimed not beyond
Higher read more

For Solomon, he lived at ease, and full
Of honour, wealth, high fare, aimed not beyond
Higher design than to enjoy his state.

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and read more

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations win and preserve the heart.

Though throned in highest bliss
Equal to God, and equally enjoying
God-like fruition.

Though throned in highest bliss
Equal to God, and equally enjoying
God-like fruition.

I believe that a worthwhile life is defined by a kind of spiritual journey and a sense of obligation.

I believe that a worthwhile life is defined by a kind of spiritual journey and a sense of obligation.

True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united.

True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united.