Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt; It 's like sending them ruffles when wanting a shirt.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Blame where you must, be candid where you can, And be each critic the Good-natured Man.

To make a fine gentleman, several trades are required, but chiefly a barber.

One writer, for instance, excels at a plan or a title page, another works away at the body of the book, and a third is a dab at an index.

People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.

I love everything that's old, - old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.

A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he who goes from country to country, guided by the blind impulse of curiosity, is a vagabond.

Ridicule has always been the enemy of enthusiasm, and the only worthy opponent to ridicule is success.

Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same.

Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.

Don’t lose yourself in the process of caring for others. Don’t overdo it as if you don’t need any care to give to yourself. It’s true, you are special too!

To illuminate the world, let your love shine like the morning sun.

A friend is someone who will bike to the ice cream shop with you, even when you don't look so good.

If you build a 50-foot wall, you'll soon be confronted with a 51-foot ladder.

I see that it is by no means useless to travel, if a man wants to see something new

A little folly is desirable in him that will not be guilty of stupidity.

Terry Pratchett's right up my alley ... give him a try!

Why would you go anyplace without your iPad? This is the greatest invention. When it gets a little more power, my God. It's like my office.

All that is needed for the majority of labors to go well is a healthy, pregnant woman who has loving support in labor, self-confidence , and attendants with infinite patience.

...you can render to God and humanity no greater service than to make the most of yourself.