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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Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who...

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who...

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.

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.

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

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

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow...

The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow...

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.

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

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...

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...

Youth should be a savings bank.

Youth should be a savings bank.

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...

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

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.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.