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In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is read more
In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest. - The Books in My Life.
Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.
Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.
Do what you know best; if you're a runner, run, if you're a bell, ring
Do what you know best; if you're a runner, run, if you're a bell, ring
I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.
I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
Those who are more adapted to the active life can prepare themselves for contemplation in the practice of the active read more
Those who are more adapted to the active life can prepare themselves for contemplation in the practice of the active life, while those who are more adapted to the contemplative life can take upon themselves the works of the active life so as to become yet more apt for contemplation.
You can always draw as well as you know how to. I flatter myself that I feel more than I read more
You can always draw as well as you know how to. I flatter myself that I feel more than I express on canvas; but I know that is not so.
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
