There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.

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In the age in which we live, the impossible is every day losing ground.

In the age in which we live, the impossible is every day losing ground.

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

The chains which cramp us most are those which weigh on us least.

The chains which cramp us most are those which weigh on us least.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

One must be a somebody before they can have a enemy. One must be a...

One must be a somebody before they can have a enemy. One must be a...

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

The ideal friendship is to feel as one while remaining two.

The ideal friendship is to feel as one while remaining two.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

In this world of change, nothing which comes stays, and nothing which goes is lost.

In this world of change, nothing which comes stays, and nothing which goes is lost.

There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain...

There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain...

The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.

The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force...

In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force...

Youth should be a savings bank.

Youth should be a savings bank.

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.