Either you think -- or else others have to think for you and take power from you, pervert and discipline read more

Either you think -- or else others have to think for you and take power from you, pervert and discipline your natural tastes, civilize and sterilize you.

Pain makes man think. Thought makes man wise. Wisdom makes life endurable.

Pain makes man think. Thought makes man wise. Wisdom makes life endurable.

The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.

The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.

Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more

Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.

The worst men often give the best advice.

The worst men often give the best advice.

For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.

For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.

Intelligence is nothing without delight.

Intelligence is nothing without delight.

You are wholly complete and your success in life will be in direct proportion to your ability to accept this read more

You are wholly complete and your success in life will be in direct proportion to your ability to accept this truth about you.

The price of wisdom is eternal thought.

The price of wisdom is eternal thought.