We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more. - The Writings of read more

We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more. - The Writings of Madame Swetchine.

Never take a solemn oath. People think you mean it.

Never take a solemn oath. People think you mean it.

Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.

Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.

Unhappiness is in not knowing what we want and killing ourselves to
get it.

Unhappiness is in not knowing what we want and killing ourselves to
get it.

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if
he is to be ultimately at read more

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if
he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.

The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what you
shouldn't-it just keeps you from enjoying it.

The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what you
shouldn't-it just keeps you from enjoying it.

For the truly faithful, no miracle is necessary. For those who doubt, no miracle is sufficient.

For the truly faithful, no miracle is necessary. For those who doubt, no miracle is sufficient.

Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the read more

Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.

Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you
have to take care of them! There is great freedom read more

Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you
have to take care of them! There is great freedom in simplicity of living.
It is those who have enough but not too much who are the happiest.