Inaction may be the biggest form of action.

Inaction may be the biggest form of action.

Stillness of person and steadiness of features are signal marks of good breeding.

Stillness of person and steadiness of features are signal marks of good breeding.

Sometimes you move publicly, sometimes privately. Sometimes quietly, sometimes at the top of your voice.

Sometimes you move publicly, sometimes privately. Sometimes quietly, sometimes at the top of your voice.

God gives quietness at last.

God gives quietness at last.

So much attention is paid to the aggressive sins, such as violence and cruelty and greed with all their tragic read more

So much attention is paid to the aggressive sins, such as violence and cruelty and greed with all their tragic effects, that too little attention is paid to the passive sins, such as apathy and laziness, which in the long run can have a more devastating and destructive effect upon our society than the others.

Nothing else so destroys the power to stand alone as the habit of leaning upon others. If you lean, you read more

Nothing else so destroys the power to stand alone as the habit of leaning upon others. If you lean, you will never be strong or original. Stand alone or bury your ambition to be somebody in the world.

True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.

True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.

The good and the wise lead quiet lives.

The good and the wise lead quiet lives.

Inactivity and deprivation of all accustomed stimulus is not rest; it is a preparation for the tomb

Inactivity and deprivation of all accustomed stimulus is not rest; it is a preparation for the tomb