Vice is its own reward. It is virtue which, if it is to be marketed with consumer appeal, must carry read more

Vice is its own reward. It is virtue which, if it is to be marketed with consumer appeal, must carry Green Shield stamps.

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.

Honest Criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a
friend, an aquaintance, or a stranger.

Honest Criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a
friend, an aquaintance, or a stranger.

A miser and a liar bargain quickly.

A miser and a liar bargain quickly.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten!

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten!

The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it.

The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it.

Every heart that has beat strongly and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world, and bettered read more

Every heart that has beat strongly and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world, and bettered the tradition of mankind.

The world is a looking glass. It gives back to every
man a true reflection of his own thoughts.

The world is a looking glass. It gives back to every
man a true reflection of his own thoughts.

A pint can't hold a quart -- if it holds a pint it is doing all that can be expected read more

A pint can't hold a quart -- if it holds a pint it is doing all that can be expected of it.