A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
One ship drives east, and another west With the self-same winds that blow Tis the set of the sails And not the gales, Which decides the way we go. Like the winds of the sea are the ways of fate, As they voyage along through life Tis the will of the soul That decides its goal, And not the calm or the strife. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
The truest greatness lies in being kind, the truest wisdom in a happy mind. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
The splendid discontent of God With chaos made the world. And from the discontent of man The worlds best progress springs. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
All love that has not friendship for its base, is like a mansion built upon the sand. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
One ship drives east and other drives west by the same winds that blow. It's the set of the sails and not the gales that determines the way they go. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
I know there are no errors, In the great Eternal plan. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you weep alone For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
Better than glory, or honors, or fame, (Though I am striving for those to-day) To know that some heart will cherish my name, And think of me kindly, with blessings, alway. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
Give us that grand word "woman" once again, and let's have done with "lady"; one's a term full of fine force, strong, beautiful, and firm, fit for the noblest use of tongue or pen; and one's a word for lackeys. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
And so for me there is no sting of death, And so the grave has lost its victory. It is but crossingwith abated breath And white, set facea little strip of sea To find the loved ones waiting on the shore, More beautiful, more precious than before. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
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