If I have made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention than to any other talent.

If I have made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention than to any other talent.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

You have to kiss a lot of toads before you find a handsome prince.

You have to kiss a lot of toads before you find a handsome prince.

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and read more

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.

An ideal wife is one who remains faithful to you but tries to be just as charming as if she read more

An ideal wife is one who remains faithful to you but tries to be just as charming as if she weren't.

Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art read more

Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty.

Nobody's interested in sweetness and light.

Nobody's interested in sweetness and light.

Let this be understood, then, at starting; that the patient conquest of difficulties which rise in the regular and legitimate read more

Let this be understood, then, at starting; that the patient conquest of difficulties which rise in the regular and legitimate channels of business and enterprise is not only essential in securing the success which you seek but it is essential to that preparation of your mind, requisite for the enjoyment of your successes, and for retaining them when gained. So, day by day, and week by week; so month after month, and year after year, work on, and in that process gain strength and symmetry, and nerve and knowledge, that when success, patiently and bravely worked for, shall come, it may find you prepared to receive it and keep it,.

I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.

I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.