Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be, and he will become as he can and should be.
Against criticism a man can neither protest nor defend himself he must act in spite of it, and then it will gradually yield to him.
Against criticism a man can neither protest nor defend himself; he must act in spite of it, and then it will gradually yield to him.
Anecdotes and maxims are rich treasures to the man of the world, for he knows how to introduce the former at fit place in conversation.
Anecdotes and maxims are rich treasures to the man of the world, for he knows how to introduce the former at fit place in conversation.
How can you come to know yourself Never by thinking, always by doing. Try to do your duty, and you'll know right away what you amount to.
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words.
It is a mistake for a taciturn, serious-minded woman to marry a jovial man, but not for a serious-minded man to marry a lighthearted woman.
It is a mistake for a taciturn, serious-minded woman to marry a jovial man, but not for a serious-minded man to marry a lighthearted woman.
Nature understands no jesting. She is always true, always serious, always severe. She is always right, and the errors are always those of man.
