“The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives”
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“The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives”
“True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united. ”
“The secret of getting things done is to act!”
“If we hope for what we are not likely to possess, we act and think in vain, and make life a greater dream and shadow than it really is. ”
“The post of honour is a private station”
“There is nothing like employment, active indispensable employment, for relieving sorrow.”
“Every act you have ever performed since the day you were born was performed because you wanted something”
“It is better to plan less and do more”
“I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act”
“Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair”
“Those who consent to the act and those who do it shall be equally punished”
“Our deeds disguise us. People need endless time to try on their deeds, until each knows the proper deeds for him to do. But every day, every hour, rushes by. There is no time”
“I have discovered the secret of happiness - it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy”
“A man who does nothing never has time to do anything”