As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have read more

As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.

If I have made an appointment with you, I owe you punctuality, I have no right to throw away your read more

If I have made an appointment with you, I owe you punctuality, I have no right to throw away your time, if I do my own

Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference.

Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference.

With a gentleman I am always a gentleman and a half, and with a fraud I try to be a read more

With a gentleman I am always a gentleman and a half, and with a fraud I try to be a fraud and a half.

Behavior is a mirror in which every one displays his own image

Behavior is a mirror in which every one displays his own image

No scoundrel is so stupid as to not find a reason for his vile conduct.

No scoundrel is so stupid as to not find a reason for his vile conduct.

Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts inevitably bring about right results.

Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts inevitably bring about right results.

I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who read more

I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare.

When man learns to understand and control his own behavior as well as he is learning to understand and control read more

When man learns to understand and control his own behavior as well as he is learning to understand and control the behavior of crop plants and domestic animals, he may be justified in believing that he has become civilized.