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During my eighty-seven years, I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away read more
During my eighty-seven years, I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away with the need for character in the individual or the ability to think.
At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.
At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.
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.
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever, is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of read more
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever, is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. [Philippians 4:8].
Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries.
Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries.
A child's hand in yours - what tenderness it arouses, what power it conjures. You are instantly the very touchstone read more
A child's hand in yours - what tenderness it arouses, what power it conjures. You are instantly the very touchstone of power and wisdom. Merry Browne -Marjorie Holmes.
Thought is the labour of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure.
Thought is the labour of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure.
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.
Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.
