A soul without a high aim is like a ship without a rudder.
Having an aim in life is what carries it on and determines what path it is going to take. Likewise, the rudder leads the ship to it’s... Read more →
Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools.
Anger can last too long only inside the people who nurture it. The ones that cannot assimilate it or leave it apart are weak and fool, as anger... Read more →
An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity. A pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.
An optimist takes advantage of every single opportunity, always sees the good side of the coin, whereas a pessimist sees only the bad side of... Read more →
Aim not for what you are, but for what you could be.
Always try to be better, to improve yourself, never stop experiencing new things. You will never know what you are able to do unless you dare... Read more →
A great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men.
Greatness is not measured by the position one holds in society, neither is it measured by richness. According to Carlyle, being great is being... Read more →
Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit.
If circumstances allow you to dream and make your dreams come true, make sure you do so. On the contrary, wait for the right moment to come or... Read more →
Change in all things is sweet.
This is surely a very optimistic quote, as not all folks are open to changes. Changes bring up variety in our lives, be them positive or... Read more →
A friend to all is a friend to none.
A very sociable person who gets to know many people and easily befriends with them, treats them all as his/her friends, in reality is a... Read more →
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
In an optimistic point of view, hardship or misfortune, no matter how distressing they can be, make us more mature and humble in life. Having... Read more →
If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others.
Hurt human beings suppress their feelings and even though they receive love, they are afraid to give it back, but it still helps them open up.... Read more →