The measure of a man is way he bears up under misfortune
The measure of a man is way he bears up under misfortune
To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.
Authority and place demonstrate and try the tempers of men, by moving every passion and discovering every frailty.
Not by lamentations and mournful chants ought we to celebrate the funeral of a good man, but by hymns, for in ceasing to be numbered with mortals he enters upon the heritage of a diviner life.
The whole life of man is but a point of time let us enjoy it, therefore, while it lasts, and not spend it to no purpose.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.
Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity.
The giving of riches and honors to a wicked man is like giving strong wine to him that hath a fever.
It is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.
Lying is a most disgraceful vice it first despises God, And then fears men.
© 2020 Inspirational Stories
© 2020 Inspirational Stories