Aphorisms
seeming to divine a purpose. From the standpoint of daily
life, however, there is one thing we do know, that man is
here for the sake of other men.”
“Strange things happen to small people.”
“Strength does not come from a man’s bones, but rather
from his will. Courage is not seen through a man’s
actions, but rather through his reactions. And wisdom is
not born from a man’s experiences, but rather from his
perspective on them.”
“Strength of heart comes from knowing that the pain that
we each must bear is part of the greater pain shared by all
that lives. It is not just ‘our’ pain but the pain, and
realizing this awakens our universal compassion.”
“Stress is an illusion. It is as big or small as we allow our
creativity to make it.”
“Stress is not the circumstances, but your reaction to
them.”
“Strictly speaking, you learn nothing while your lips are
moving.”
“Strive not for a fine life but for a fine day, every day.”
“Studies serve for delight, for ornament and for ability.”
“Stupid speaks loudly; he makes noise like pigs! Wise man
speaks calmly; he makes sound like quiet lakes!”
“Stupid’s enjoy life the most for they can never realize the
value of the precious things lost and the life is hardest to
the wisest for his thoughts often do not go down well
easily with the opinion of the rest.”
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