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.

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.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

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...

Youth should be a savings bank.

Youth should be a savings bank.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

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

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

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

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 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.

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...

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

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.

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...

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...

Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may...

Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may...

If thine enemy wrong thee, buy each of his children a drum

If thine enemy wrong thee, buy each of his children a drum

He who seeks vengeance must dig two graves: one for his enemy and one for...

He who seeks vengeance must dig two graves: one for his enemy and one for...