Many men build as cathedrals were built, the part nearest the
ground finished; but that part which soars toward read more

Many men build as cathedrals were built, the part nearest the
ground finished; but that part which soars toward heaven, the
turrets and the spires, forever incomplete.

From their folded mates they wander far,
Their ways seem harsh and wild:
They follow the beck read more

From their folded mates they wander far,
Their ways seem harsh and wild:
They follow the beck of a baleful star,
Their paths are dream-beguiled.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

So well she acted all and every part
By turns--with that vivacious versatility,
Which many people take read more

So well she acted all and every part
By turns--with that vivacious versatility,
Which many people take for want of heart.
They err--'tis merely what is call'd mobility,
A thing of temperament and not of art,
Though seeming so, from its supposed facility;
And false--though true; for surely they're sincerest
Who are strongly acted on by what is nearest.

People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.

People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

What you are thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary.

What you are thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary.

If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.

If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.

Most men are bad.

Most men are bad.