It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically read more

It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.

There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that raises us above ourselves.

There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that raises us above ourselves.

I have no riches but my thoughts. Yet these are wealth enough for me.

I have no riches but my thoughts. Yet these are wealth enough for me.

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

There is no delight in owning anything unshared.

There is no delight in owning anything unshared.

Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly.

Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly.

Share everything. Don't take things that aren't yours. Put things back where you found them.

Share everything. Don't take things that aren't yours. Put things back where you found them.

Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.

Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.