In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up... - Henry Ward Beecher
"In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich."
"In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich."
"Hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."
"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?"
"The soul without imagination is what an observatory would be without a telescope."
"Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. People see clearer at such times. Storms purify the atmosphere."
"Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith."