Great Throughts Treasury

"A weak mind is ambitious of envy, a strong one of respect."

"Common opinions often conflict with common sense; for reason in most minds is no match for prejudices, a hydra whose heads grow faster than they can be cut off."

"Men's happiness springs mainly from moderate troubles, which afford the mind a healthful stimulus, and are followed by a reaction which produces a cheerful flow of spirits."

"Success often costs more than it is worth."