I would rather be able to appreciate things I can not have than to have things I am not able to appreciate.

The line between failure and success is so fine that we are often on the line and do not know it. How many a person has thrown up his or her hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience, would have achieved success. A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.

God looked upon His work and saw that it was good. That is where the clergy take issue with him.

A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.

I have noticed that youngsters given to the climbing habit usually do something when they grow up

Not only does beauty fade, but it leaves a record upon the face as to what became of it.

When trouble comes, wise men take to their work; weak men take to the woods.