There have always been hard times. There have always been wars and troubles -famine, disease and such-like -and some folks are born with money, some with none. In the end it is up to the man what he becomes, and none of those other things matters. It is character that counts.

There have always been hard times. There have always been wars and troubles -famine, disease and such-like -and some folks are born with money, some with none. In the end it is up to the man what he becomes, and none of those other things matters. It is character that counts.

The only way men or women can be judged is against the canvas of their own time.

... we must read, not only for what we read but for what it makes us think.

Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on

Enemies can be an incentive to survive and become someone in spite of them. Enemies can keep you alert and aware.

Knowledge was not meant to be locked behind doors. It breathes best in the open air where all men can inhale its essence.