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J. M. BarrieLooking at the lovely things you can see will help you to understand the lovelier things you cannot see.
Louisa May AlcottConcentrate all your thought upon the work in hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.
Alexander Graham BellAny teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn.
Helen KellerSweet are the uses of adversity, which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
William ShakespeareA master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play.
L. P. JacksIt seems to me that we all look at Nature too much, and live with her too little.
Oscar WildeThe worker must work for the glory of his handiwork, not simply for pay; the thinker must think for truth, not for fame.
W.E.B. Du BoisA child's world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement.
Rachel CarsonHe who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent.
Lao TzuResearch is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.
Zora Neale HurstonThere is only one time that is important—Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power.
Leo TolstoyThe weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
Mahatma GandhiI have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
Rosa ParksAll human victories, all human progress, stand upon the inner force.
Maria MontessoriThere are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind.
Duke EllingtonA good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.
Nelson MandelaThe most important thing is to actually think about what you do.
Jane GoodallThose who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.
Bernard BaruchSimplicity is the essential, vital element of description.
Alexander von HumboldtIron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity.
Leonardo da VinciAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Benjamin FranklinIt is never too late to give up our prejudices.
Henry David ThoreauIf at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
William Edward HicksonDon't count your chickens before they hatch.English proverbHave courage to use your own understanding!
Immanuel KantAll work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.English proverbNo one has ever become poor by giving.
Anne FrankWhere there's a will, there's a way.English proverbYou can't judge a book by its cover.English proverbBe kind to each other in your homes.
Mother TeresaBravery never goes out of fashion.
William Makepeace ThackerayNothing ventured, nothing gained.English proverbAll men by nature desire to know.
AristotleI am large, I contain multitudes.
Walt WhitmanThe early bird catches the worm.English proverbActions speak louder than words.English proverbOne good turn deserves another.English proverbEven monkeys fall from trees.Japanese proverbA stitch in time saves nine.English proverbRome wasn't built in a day.English proverbHonesty is the best policy.English proverbBeauty is only skin deep.English proverbPractice makes perfect.English proverbLook before you leap.English proverbNo pain, no gain.English proverbKnow thyself.Delphic maxim (ancient Greek)Time is still the best critic, and patience the best teacher.
Frédéric ChopinLife shrinks or expands according to one's courage.
Anaïs NinCharacter is what you do when no one is watching.English proverbExperience is the teacher of all things.
Julius CaesarDiscretion is the better part of valor.English proverbDon't put all your eggs in one basket.English proverbBetter safe than sorry.English proverbI am angry nearly every day of my life, but I have learned not to show it.Louisa May AlcottI sat there for a long, long time, feeling like a fairy on a rosy cloud.Helen KellerBe not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.William ShakespeareMemory is the diary that we all carry about with us.Oscar WildeI consider my contributions to scientific fact far less important than my attempts to awaken an emotional response to the world of nature.Rachel CarsonThe skilful traveller leaves no traces of his wheels or footsteps.Lao TzuFortune turns like a wheel. One man it lifts, another it sets down!Leo TolstoyA man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.Mahatma GandhiI do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.Rosa ParksDiscipline must come through liberty.Maria MontessoriWho is wise? He that learns from every one.Benjamin FranklinSimplicity, simplicity, simplicity!Henry David ThoreauGive every man thy ear, but few thy voice.William ShakespeareThe artist is the creator of beautiful things.Oscar WildeFreedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.Mahatma GandhiDiligence is the mother of good luck.Benjamin FranklinTo thine own self be true.William Shakespeare
