Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.
- William Cowper (1731-1800)
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Quote of the Day
The difficulties, hardships and trials of life, the obstacles one encounters on the road to fortune are positive blessings. They knit the muscles more firmly, and teach self-reliance. Peril is the element in which power is developed.
- William Mathews (1818-1909)
- William Mathews (1818-1909)
Friday, November 27, 2009
Quote of the Day
I don’t want to see the day when we are rounded upon by our grandchildren and asked accusingly why we didn’t listen more carefully to the wisdom of our hearts as well as to the rational analysis of our heads.
- Charles P. A. G. Windsor, Prince of Wales
- Charles P. A. G. Windsor, Prince of Wales
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Quote of the Day
If I'm content with a little, enough is as good as a feast.
- Isaac Bickerstaffe (c. 1735-1812)
- Isaac Bickerstaffe (c. 1735-1812)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Quote of the Day
No more important duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theater of life than simple loyalty to their best convictions.
- Edwin H. Chapin (1814-1880)
- Edwin H. Chapin (1814-1880)
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Quote of the Day
Anyone can be happy when times are good; the richer experience is to be happy when times are not.
- Susan Harris
- Susan Harris
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Quote of the Day
The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.
- Robert Pirsig
- Robert Pirsig
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