Smyrna, Rhodes, Colophon, Salamis, Chios, Argos, Athens--these seven cities contend as to being the birthplace of the illustrious Homer. [Lat., Smyrna, Rhodos, Colophon, Salamis, Chios, Argos, Athenae, Hae septem certant de stirpe insignis Homeri.]
Friends and loves we have none, nor wealth, nor blest abode But the hope, the burning hope, and the road, the lonely road. Not for us are content, and quiet, and peace of mind, For we go seeking cities that we shall never find.
The end of the human race will be that it will eventually die of civilization.
Men will spend their health getting wealth. Then, gladly pay all they have earned to get health back.
Knowing what to say is not always necessary; just the presence of a caring friend can make a world of difference.
No man is a failure who has friends.
I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.
If life were a novel, then dead would mark the end of the first chapter...
I have learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first. When you learn to live for others, they will live for you.
Jesus is the man God intended all humans to be.
The mind of a poet begins with an H and ends with a T, listening with an EAR in between.
Treat anger like gold. Spend it wisely or not at all.
Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that is how dogs spend their lives.
Don't take people for what they are! Most people do not deserve this. Take them rather for what they should be. Don't take me for what I should be. Take me for what I want to be. Yours friendly and faithfully!
God has given us two ears, but one tongue, to show that we should be swift to hear, but slow to speak. God has set a double fence before the tongue, the teeth and the lips, to teach us to be wary that we offend not with our tongue.
A real friend is someone who takes a winter vacation on a sun-drenched beach and does not send a card.
If success attend me, grant me humility; If failure, resignation to Thy will.
Choose well. Your choice is brief, and yet endless.
Old hippies never die, they just surrender to society.
Where there are love and generosity, there is joy. Where there are sincerity and sacrifice, there is friendship. Where there are harmony and simplicity, there is beauty. Where there are prayer and forgiveness, there is peace. Where there are moderation and patience, there is wisdom. Where there are conflicts and crises, there is opportunity. Where there are wonder and adventure, there is growth. Where there are adoration and confession, there is worship. Where there are compassion and concern, there is God. Where there are faith and hope, there is spring.
Many people spend their health for wealth, and then try to spend their wealth for health.
If you go out looking for friends, you're going to find they are very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere.
Eat your spinach and you'll grow up big and strong like Popeye. You'll also end up with a girlfriend that looks like Olive Oyl.
Every good friend once was a stranger.