Fools, when their roof-tree falls, think it doomsday. - James Russell Lowell

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Gain control of the emotions. Be the helmsperson and not blown around by the winds of emotion. While there will be winds, you can navigate them or even use them to expedite your journey.

James Russell Lowell

Fools, when their roof-tree falls, think it doomsday.

Doomsday, Fall, Falls, Fools, Thinking, Tree

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The only conclusive evidence of a man's sincerity is that he gives himself for a principle. Words, money, all things else, are comparatively easy to give away; but when a man makes a gift of his daily life and practice, it is plain that the truth, whatever it may be, has taken possession of him.

Easy, Life, Men, Plain, Practice, Taken

And what they dare to dream of, date to do.

Dare, Dare To Dream, Daring, Date, Dream

Human nature has a much greater genius for sameness than for originality.

Genius, Human, Human Nature, Originality, Sameness

What men call luck Is the prerogative of valiant souls, The fealty life pays its rightful kings.

Kings, Men, Rightful, Soul, Souls

For only by unlearning Wisdom comes.

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