Order is power.

Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

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The only substance properly so called is the soul.

The only substance properly so called is the soul.

Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man...

Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man...

True humility is contentment.

True humility is contentment.

Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by...

Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by...

Charm is the quality in others, that makes us more satisfied with ourselves.

Charm is the quality in others, that makes us more satisfied with ourselves.

The fire which enlightens is the same fire which consumes.

The fire which enlightens is the same fire which consumes.

For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy...

For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy...

In every loving woman there is a priestess of the past -- a pious guardian...

In every loving woman there is a priestess of the past -- a pious guardian...

Order is a great person's need and their true well being.

Order is a great person's need and their true well being.

Common sense is calculation applied to life.

Common sense is calculation applied to life.

Uncertainty is the refuge of hope.

Uncertainty is the refuge of hope.

Blessed be childhood, which brings down something of heaven into the midst of our rough...

Blessed be childhood, which brings down something of heaven into the midst of our rough...

In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.

In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a...

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a...

To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching. To attain it we...

To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching. To attain it we...

Women wish to be loved not because they are pretty, or good, or well bred,...

Women wish to be loved not because they are pretty, or good, or well bred,...

Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been...

Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been...

Every life is a profession of faith and exercises an inevitable and silent influence.

Every life is a profession of faith and exercises an inevitable and silent influence.

People must believe what they can, and those who believe more must not be hard...

People must believe what they can, and those who believe more must not be hard...

A normal person prays to God, 'Don't give me problems.' but a great person prays...

A normal person prays to God, 'Don't give me problems.' but a great person prays...

The pleasure of life is according to the man who lives it, and not according...

The pleasure of life is according to the man who lives it, and not according...