Whenever there is a conflict between universal principles and self-interest, self-interest is likely to prevail.
The fiercest anger of all, the most incurable, Is that which rages in the place of dearest love.
Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.
Human misery must somewhere have a stop; there is no wind that always blows a storm; great good fortune comes to failure in the end. All is change; all yields its place and goes; to persevere, trusting in what hopes he has, is courage in a man. The coward despairs.
Leave no stone unturned.
The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.
God in heaven has dominion Over so many events. He can frustrate what seems inevitable, And bring to pass the thing that you least expect.
Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults. You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being discouraged or cast down, for God's dwelling is in peace.
Really, being a librarian is a much more dangerous job than you realize.
Once I was a couple. I was my own king and queen with cheese and bread and rosé on the rocks of Rockport.
Big game photography in Africa is mainly done from a vehicle, so then I feel I might as well take the lot.