The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under the prompting of a brave, determined spirit., Mark Twain, US humorist, novelist, short story author, wit (1835 1910)
The stream of thought flows on but most of its segments fall into the bottomless abyss of oblivion. Of some, no memory survives the instant of their passage. Of others, it is confined to a few moments, hours or days. Others, again, leave vestiges which are indestructible, and by means of which they may be recalled as long as life endures., William James, US Pragmatist philosopher psychologist (1842 1910)
GotLink.plFeeding the starving poor only increases their number., Ben Bova,
In so far as the mind is stronger than the body, so are the ills contracted by the mind more severe than those contracted by the body., Cicero, Roman author, orator, politician (106 BC 43 BC)
A woman is like a tea bag you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water., Eleanor Roosevelt, US diplomat reformer (1884 1962)
Strong reasons make strong actions., William Shakespeare, Greatest English dramatist poet (1564 1616)