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Most of our pocket (every day or common) wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity.
- Robert Louis Stevenson 1850 – 1894; Scottish writer, novelist, poet, essayist, and author of “Treasure Island”.
An apple does not fall far from its tree. (Children observe daily and — in their behavior — often follow the example of their parents.)
- Latin Proverb
It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.
- Marcus Aurelius 121 AD – 180 AD; Roman Emperor, & philosopher
The most pitiful among men is he who turns his dreams into silver and gold.
- Khalil Gibran 1883 – 1931; Lebanese artist, poet, & writer.
People too weak to follow their own dreams, will always find a way to discourage yours.
-Unknown
The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder.
- Thomas Carlyle 1795 – 1881; Scottish philosopher, writer, historian, essayist, satirist, & teacher.
Remember, the earth doesn’t need us, we need the earth.
-Unknown