Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand. 538
The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green. 517
None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone. 499
It were a real increase of human happiness, could all young men from the age of nineteen be covered under barrels, or rendered otherwise invisible; and there left to follow their lawful studies and callings, till they emerged, sadder and wiser, at the age of twenty-five. 535
The only happiness a brave person ever troubles themselves in asking about, is happiness enough to get their work done. 528
In the long-run every Government is the exact symbol of its People, with their wisdom and unwisdom; we have to say, Like People like Government. 591
It is a mathematical fact that the casting of this pebble from my hand alters the centre of gravity of the universe. 2.41K
