There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high in the world. It is to stoop down and lift mankind a little higher.

Quote by Henry Van Dyke

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Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not depend on what we...

Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not depend on what we...

There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament.

There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament.

Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to work, to...

Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to work, to...

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang...

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang...

Culture is the habit of being pleased with the best and knowing why

Culture is the habit of being pleased with the best and knowing why

To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at...

To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at...

Love is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives the longest.

Love is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives the longest.

Many a treasure besides Ali Baba's is unlocked with a verbal key.

Many a treasure besides Ali Baba's is unlocked with a verbal key.

Genius is talent set on fire by courage.

Genius is talent set on fire by courage.

Love is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives the longest

Love is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives the longest

What we do belongs to what we are; and what we are is what becomes...

What we do belongs to what we are; and what we are is what becomes...

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang...

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang...

Half of the secular unrest and dismal, profane sadness of modern society comes from the...

Half of the secular unrest and dismal, profane sadness of modern society comes from the...

There is only one way to get ready for immortality, and that is to love...

There is only one way to get ready for immortality, and that is to love...

There are two good rules which ought to be written on every heart - never...

There are two good rules which ought to be written on every heart - never...

Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express...

Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express...

There is only one way to get ready for immortality, and that is to love...

There is only one way to get ready for immortality, and that is to love...

A peace that depends on fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

A peace that depends on fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

In the progress of personality, first comes a declaration of independence, then a recognition of...

In the progress of personality, first comes a declaration of independence, then a recognition of...

Look around for a place to sow a few seeds.

Look around for a place to sow a few seeds.