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One must be poor to know the luxury of giving!

Opposition may become sweet to a man when he has christened it persecution.

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.

Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.

Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking.

The blessed work of helping the world forward, happily does not wait to be done by perfect men.

The darkest night that ever fell upon the earth never hid the light, never put out the stars. It only made the stars more keenly, kindly glancing, as if in protest against the darkness.

The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.

The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.

What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?