Anger may be kindled in the noblest breasts: but in these slow droppings of an unforgiving temper never takes the read more

Anger may be kindled in the noblest breasts: but in these slow droppings of an unforgiving temper never takes the shape of consistency of enduring hatred.

Failures to heroic minds are the stepping stones to success.

Failures to heroic minds are the stepping stones to success.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

Pandemonium did not reign; it poured.

Pandemonium did not reign; it poured.

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified read more

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.

Anger cannot be dishonest.

Anger cannot be dishonest.

Fear has many eyes and can see things underground.

Fear has many eyes and can see things underground.

The misfortunes hardest to bear are these which never came.

The misfortunes hardest to bear are these which never came.

There is pleasure in calm remembrance of a past sorrow.

There is pleasure in calm remembrance of a past sorrow.