Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up read more

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. - The Art of Worldy Wisdom, 1647.

How is it possible that a being with such sensitive jewels as the eyes,
such enchanted musical instruments as the read more

How is it possible that a being with such sensitive jewels as the eyes,
such enchanted musical instruments as the ears, and such fabulous
arabesque of nerves as the brain can experience itself anything less than
a god.

Unless you have some goals, I don't think there's any way to get above the pack. My vision was always read more

Unless you have some goals, I don't think there's any way to get above the pack. My vision was always well beyond what I had any reason to expect.

The wages of sin are death, but by the time taxes are
taken out, it's just sort of a tired read more

The wages of sin are death, but by the time taxes are
taken out, it's just sort of a tired feeling.

Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life.

Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life.

The mere fact that you have obstacles to overcome is in your favor...

The mere fact that you have obstacles to overcome is in your favor...

The word is half his that speaks, and half his that hears it.

The word is half his that speaks, and half his that hears it.

Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you,
and just before you realize what's wrong read more

Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you,
and just before you realize what's wrong with it.

Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes.

Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes.