Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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.

Are you willing to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world -...

Are you willing to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world -...

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.

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another....

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another....

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.

A friend is what the heart needs all the time.

A friend is what the heart needs all the time.

Genius is talent set on fire by courage.

Genius is talent set on fire by courage.

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...

Tact is the unsaid part of what you think; it's opposite, the unthought part of...

Tact is the unsaid part of what you think; it's opposite, the unthought part of...

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

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

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

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...

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...

Look around for a place to sow a few seeds.

Look around for a place to sow a few seeds.