We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but... - Henry Ward Beecher
"We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started."
"We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started."
"All words are pegs to hang ideas on."
"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."
"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?"
"A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life."
"Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven."