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Instead of saying that man is the creature of circumstance, it would be nearer the mark to say that man read more
Instead of saying that man is the creature of circumstance, it would be nearer the mark to say that man is the architect of circumstance. It is character which builds an existence out of circumstance. From the same materials one man builds palaces, another hovels; one warehouses, another villas; bricks and mortar are mortar and bricks until the architect can make them something else.
A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of read more
A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.
Most men are bad.
Most men are bad.
Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so head he many vices; . . .
he had two distinct persons read more
Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so head he many vices; . . .
he had two distinct persons in him.
She was and is (what can there more be said?)
On earth the first, in heaven the second maid.
She was and is (what can there more be said?)
On earth the first, in heaven the second maid.
The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are: Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and ;Independence.
The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are: Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and ;Independence.
Genteel in personage,
Conduct, and equipage;
Noble by heritage,
Generous and free.
Genteel in personage,
Conduct, and equipage;
Noble by heritage,
Generous and free.
He lives the poetry that he cannot write. The others write the poetry that they dare not realise.
He lives the poetry that he cannot write. The others write the poetry that they dare not realise.
