There are as many pillows of illusion as flakes in a snow-storm. We wake from one dream into another dream.

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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We acquire the strength we have overcome.

We acquire the strength we have overcome.

A man is a God in ruins.

A man is a God in ruins.

Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some...

Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some...

The profit of books is according to the sensibility of the reader. The profoundest thought...

The profit of books is according to the sensibility of the reader. The profoundest thought...

Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors.

Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors.

The reason why all men honor love is because it looks up, and not down;...

The reason why all men honor love is because it looks up, and not down;...

The value of a principle is the number of things it will explain; and there...

The value of a principle is the number of things it will explain; and there...

Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

Judge of your natural character by what you do in your dreams.

Judge of your natural character by what you do in your dreams.

Speak less. Say more. whaywardj

Speak less. Say more. whaywardj

No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.

No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.

Extremes meet, and there is no better example than the naughtiness of humility

Extremes meet, and there is no better example than the naughtiness of humility

Little minds have little worries, big minds have no time for worries.

Little minds have little worries, big minds have no time for worries.

The god of Victory is said to be one-handed, but Peace gives victory to both...

The god of Victory is said to be one-handed, but Peace gives victory to both...

The death of a dear friend, wife, brother, lover, which seemed nothing but privation, somewhat...

The death of a dear friend, wife, brother, lover, which seemed nothing but privation, somewhat...

Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass...

Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass...

Earth laughs in flowers.

Earth laughs in flowers.

The years teach much which the days never know.

The years teach much which the days never know.

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.

Trust your instinct to the end, though you can render no reason.

Trust your instinct to the end, though you can render no reason.