First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. Epictetus Roman (Greek-born) slave & Stoic philosopher (55 AD - 135 AD) First mend yourself, and then mend others. Jewish Proverb First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. Epictetus Roman (Greek-born) slave & Stoic philosopher (55 AD - 135 AD) Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Ralph Waldo Emerson US essayist & poet (1803 - 1882) Fighting fire with fire only gets you ashes! Abigail van Buren US advice columnist (1918 - ) Fate rules the affairs of mankind with no recognizable order. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) False enchantment can last a lifetime. W. H. Auden US (English-born) critic & poet (1907 - 1973) Fall down seven times, get up eight. Japanese Proverb Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself. Charlie Chaplin British actor, director, & screenwriter (1889 - 1977) Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. Truman Capote US author (1924 - 1984) |