I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves.
There is no doubt such a thing as chance, but I see no reason why Providence should not make use of it.
The amiable is a duty most certainly, but must not be exercised at the expense of any of the virtues. He who seeks to do the amiable always, can only be successful at the frequent expense of his manhood.
Revelation may not need the help of reason, but man does, even when in possession of revelation. Reason may be described as the candle in the man's hand, to which revelation brings the necessary flame.
Philosophy is reason with the eyes of the soul.
To make punishments efficacious, two things are necessary. They must never be disproportioned to the offence, and they must be certain.
Have I done anything for society? I have then done more for myself. Let that question and truth be always present to thy mind, and work without cessation.
But think of the glory of the choice! That makes a man a man. A cat has no choice, a bee must make honey. There's no godliness there.
No matter how expert you may be, well-designed checklists can improve outcomes.
She cut her eyes to the woods and whispered, "We're not alone, remember?" "I don't care who hears it. I love you!" His voice rose louder this time. She frowned. "Nothing's changed. " "Everything has changed," he said.
My advice to a young man seeking deathless fame would be to espouse an unpopular cause and devote his life to it.