When love beckons to you, follow him, though his ways
are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you, yield to him, though the
sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you,
believe in him, though his v...
Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have
governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and
unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind. These p...
The significant inscription found on an old key---“If
I rest, I rust”---would be an excellent motto for those who are afflicted with
the slightest bit of idleness. Even the most industrious perso...
Companionship of Books A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of...
It is curious that our own offenses should seem so
much less heinous than the offenses of others. I suppose the reason is that we
know all the circumstances that have occasioned them and so manage to...
