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Affliction, like the iron-smith, shapes as it smites.
Affliction, like the iron-smith, shapes as it smites.
It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import read more
It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value.
Success has made failures of many men.
Success has made failures of many men.
A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.
A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.
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.
Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.
Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.
The long term versus the short term argument is one used by losers.
The long term versus the short term argument is one used by losers.
Calamity is man's true touchstone.
Calamity is man's true touchstone.
