The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it.

Quote by Edgar Watson Howe

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The way out of trouble is never as simple as the way in.

The way out of trouble is never as simple as the way in.

When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything...

When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything...

No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn...

No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn...

A woman who can't forgive should never have more than a nodding acquaintance with a...

A woman who can't forgive should never have more than a nodding acquaintance with a...

The worst feeling in the world is the homesickness that comes over a man occasionally...

The worst feeling in the world is the homesickness that comes over a man occasionally...

All of the troubles that some people have in life is that which they married...

All of the troubles that some people have in life is that which they married...

A young man is a theory, an old man is a fact.

A young man is a theory, an old man is a fact.

Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom; wait until they have been...

Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom; wait until they have been...

When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck.

When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck.

Living up to ideals is like doing everyday work with your Sunday clothes on.

Living up to ideals is like doing everyday work with your Sunday clothes on.

Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time.

Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time.

A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say...

A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say...

The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.

The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.

If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not...

If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not...

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has...

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has...

Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone.

Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone.

When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything...

When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything...

The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy...

The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy...

There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night's...

There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night's...

Families with babies and families without babies are sorry for each other.

Families with babies and families without babies are sorry for each other.