Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection. Tacitus
Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control, these three alone lead life to sovereign power. Tennyson, Alfred Lord
Selfishness is the only real atheism; aspiration, unselfishness, the only real religion. Zangwill, Israel
Separated lovers cheat absence by a thousand fancies which have their own reality. They are prevented from seeing one another and they cannot write; nevertheless they find countless mysterious ways of corresponding, by sending each other the song of birds, the scent of flowers, the laughter of children, the light of the sun, the sighing […]
Serenity, regularity, absence of vanity,Sincerity, simplicity, veracity, equanimity, Fixity, non-irritability, adaptability, Humility, tenacity, integrity, nobility, magnanimity, charity, generosity, purity. Practise daily these eighteen “ities” You will soon attain immortality. Sivananda
Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time. Edelman, Marion Wright
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. King Jr., Martin Luther
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. King Jr., Martin Luther
She dwelt among the untrodden ways Beside the springs of Dove, A maid whom there were none to praise And very few to love. Shelley, Percy Bysshe
Should you be a teenager blessed with uncommon good looks, document this state of affairs by the taking of photographs. It is the only way anyone will ever believe you in years to come. Lebowitz, Fran
Show respect for age. Drink good scotch for a change. The old believe everything: the middle-aged suspect everything: the young know everything. Wilde, Oscar
