The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.

The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

Every person that comes into our life comes for a reason, some come to learn and others come to teach.

Every person that comes into our life comes for a reason, some come to learn and others come to teach.

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.

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong -- but read more

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong -- but that is the way to bet.

No one is entitled to the truth.

No one is entitled to the truth.

I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my read more

I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have – life itself.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your read more

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.