Some persons are exaggerators by temperament. They do not mean untruth, but their feelings are strong, and their imaginations vivid, so that their statements are largely discounted by those of calm judgment and cooler temperament. They do not realize that we always weaken what we exaggerate.

Some so speak in exaggerations and superlatives that we need to make a large discount from their statements before we can come at their real meaning.

Where duty is plain delay is both foolish and hazardous; where it is not, delay may be both wisdom and safety.

Some persons are exaggerators by temperament. They do not mean untruth, but their feelings are strong, and their imaginations vivid, so that their statements are largely discounted by those of calm judgment and cooler temperament. They do not realize that we always weaken what we exaggerate.

Thoughts lead on to purpose, purpose leads on to actions, actions form habits, habits decide character, and character fixes our destiny.

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions.

Mystery is but another name for ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly plain!