Old Age Old age, it is said, disqualifies us from taking an active part in the great scenes of the business. But in what scenes? Let me ask if …
Success and Struggle Success grows out of struggles to overcome difficulties. If there were no difficulties, there would be no success. If there were nothing to struggle or compete …
True Purpose of Reading To my mind, the only sensible reason for reading anything is because we enjoy it or hope to enjoy it. Of course, pleasure covers a …
We make our own heaven or hell Mon is verily the architect of his own fortune. “Our stars, O Horatio, are in us,” as Shakespeare makes his philosopher character …
The ideal handshake When you shake hands, always look into the eyes of your friend Practise that with the family tonight; have a little secret practice after supper in …
Spaceship Earth In the limitless vastness of Space, in the deepest heights of blackest darkness, travels a spaceship carrying with it the right type of atmosphere, the right temperature, …
The true sense of humour To the reserved and sensitive temperament, the cultivation of a sense of humour is not advisable but a most necessary means of self-preservation. By …
Tradition is the basis of all innovations The course of life and thought is a continuity. “There is a functional identity in the series of ideas arising in our …
