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A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.
A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.
The soul is that which denies the body. For example, that which refuses to run when the body trembles, to read more
The soul is that which denies the body. For example, that which refuses to run when the body trembles, to strike when the body is angry, to drink when the body is thirsty. - Definitions, 1953.
Men are more accountable for their motives, than for anything else; and primarily, morality consists in the motives, that is read more
Men are more accountable for their motives, than for anything else; and primarily, morality consists in the motives, that is in the affections.
A desire can overcome all objections and obstacles.
A desire can overcome all objections and obstacles.
Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision.
Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision.
You are seeking joy and peace in far-off places. But
the spring of joy is in your heart. The haven read more
You are seeking joy and peace in far-off places. But
the spring of joy is in your heart. The haven of peace is in yourself.
A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that
possesses the mind.
A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that
possesses the mind.
A committee is a group of people who individually can do nothing, but
as a group decide nothing can be read more
A committee is a group of people who individually can do nothing, but
as a group decide nothing can be done.
Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on read more
Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway.
