We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

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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.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

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

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

There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power...

There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power...

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.

Youth should be a savings bank.

Youth should be a savings bank.

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.

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...

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 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.

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...

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...

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.

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

Resignation is the timid sign of courage

Resignation is the timid sign of courage

The need for prostitution arises from the fact that many men are either unmarried or...

The need for prostitution arises from the fact that many men are either unmarried or...

Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability

Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability