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I bring to my life a certain amount of mess.
I bring to my life a certain amount of mess.
The end and aim of all education is the development of character.
The end and aim of all education is the development of character.
A good composer does not imitate; he steals.
A good composer does not imitate; he steals.
Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us--and read more
Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us--and those around us -- more effectively. Look for the learning.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.
It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely read more
It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely wrong. We can only make them right by discussion.
Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.
Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.
A blank helpless sort of face, rather like a rose just before you drench it with D.D.T.
A blank helpless sort of face, rather like a rose just before you drench it with D.D.T.
