I have brought myself, by long meditation, to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it, and that nothing can resist a will which will stake even existence upon its fulfillment.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIYouth is a blunder; Manhood a struggle, Old Age a regret.
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The difference between a misfortune and a calamity is this: If Gladstone fell into the Thames, it would be a misfortune. But if someone dragged him out again, that would be a calamity.
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Youth is a blunder; Manhood a struggle, Old Age a regret.
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Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.
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Travel teaches toleration.
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Desperation is sometimes as powerful an inspirer as genius.
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When a man fell into his anecdotage it was a sign for him to retire from the world.
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A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords.
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Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he feels deeply, acts boldly, and expresses himself with frankness and with fervor.
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How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.
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Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard.
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Two nations between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other’s habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets. The rich and the poor.
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Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.
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Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure.
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There is no waste of time in life like that of making explanations.
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The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.
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