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We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.
We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.
There are two days in the week on which I never worry; One is yesterday and the other is tomorrow.
There are two days in the week on which I never worry; One is yesterday and the other is tomorrow.
There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end read more
There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.
The misfortunes hardest to bear are these which never came.
The misfortunes hardest to bear are these which never came.
Anger blows out the lamp of the mind.
Anger blows out the lamp of the mind.
To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself.
To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself.
Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.
Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.
You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what's that? Come up with a smiling face, It's nothing against you to read more
You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what's that? Come up with a smiling face, It's nothing against you to fall down flat/ But to lie there-that's a disgrace.
Anger is a short madness.
Anger is a short madness.