Confucius, Chinese philosopher, 551-479 B.C., Part 2
When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be
no war.
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not
distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he ha
Dorothy Sayers, English writer, 1893-1957
In the world it is called Tolerance, but in hell it is called Despair, the sin
that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes
with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives
for nothing,
"The climate and the color of your day is determined by your choice of
attitude. Great splashes of infectious hope and optimism present the temporary
gloom of a murky circumstance from becoming a permanent hue on the canvas of
your life. What is the tint and the tone of the paint you are brushi
Alexis de Tocqueville, French historian & political scientist, 1805-1859, Part 3
In politics... shared hatreds are almost always the basis of friendships.
There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no
party of principle.
The Indian knew how to live w
Lucy Stone, American reformer and feminist, 1818-1893
I know not what you believe of God, but I believe He gave yearnings and
longings to be filled, and that He did not mean all our time should be devoted
to feeding and clothing the body.
We, the people of the United States. Whic
The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but
to toil awhile, endure awhile, believe always, and never turn
back.
Marcus Annaeus Seneca
It is wonderful to be in on the creation of something, see it
used, and then walk away and smile at it.
William Penn (1644-1718), Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania, Part 1
I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I
can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and
not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way aga
