Happy is the hearing man; unhappy the speaking man.

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Friends, such as we desire, are dreams and fables.

Friends, such as we desire, are dreams and fables.

I hate the giving of the hand unless the whole man accompanies it.

I hate the giving of the hand unless the whole man accompanies it.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is...

The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is...

Some pursue happiness - others create it.

Some pursue happiness - others create it.

Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The...

Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The...

People that seem so glorious are all show; underneath they are like everyone else.

People that seem so glorious are all show; underneath they are like everyone else.

A cynic can chill and dishearten with a single word

A cynic can chill and dishearten with a single word

Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down...

Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down...

No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.

No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.

The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet.

The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet.

Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men.

Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men.

Every man supposes himself not to be fully understood or appreciated.

Every man supposes himself not to be fully understood or appreciated.

The manly part is to do with might and main what you can do

The manly part is to do with might and main what you can do

Every wall is a door.

Every wall is a door.

Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.

Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be...

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be...

Manners require time, and nothing is more vulgar than haste.

Manners require time, and nothing is more vulgar than haste.

In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed.

In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed.

Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will...

Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will...