Scholars of economic history have worked up numbers suggesting that Britain spent more on maintaining its empire than it gained from exploiting it.
Even so have I given the womb of the earth to those that be sown in it in their times.
Do not avert your eyes.It is important that you see this.It is important that you feelthis.
The problem with a philosophy or a belief is that you soon start changing the facts to fit it.
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlight...
The really frightening thing about middle age is the knowledge that you'll grow out of it.
Execute every act of thy life as though it were thy last.
My mom told me to do whatever I wanted to do and don't get too anxious about it.
Most priests wish they were as righteous as they seem to most members of their congregations.
A good character is not only about the good person people know you to be. Your ability to tell the truth about how bad you had been is also a good character.
A homely face does not guarantee a homely character. Appearance is the body, character is the spirit, and the soul bears the most vital qualities.