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What's the use of worrying? It never was worth while, so pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and read more
What's the use of worrying? It never was worth while, so pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and smile, smile, smile.
If you pray for rain, don't be surprised if you're struck by lightning.
If you pray for rain, don't be surprised if you're struck by lightning.
People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as read more
People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues.
Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have read more
Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.
A chicken doesn't stop scratching just because worms are scarce.
A chicken doesn't stop scratching just because worms are scarce.
There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly.
There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly.
Pandemonium did not reign; it poured.
Pandemonium did not reign; it poured.
Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid it will never begin.
Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid it will never begin.
Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.
Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.