Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to console undistinguished people for their want of fortune and their lack of merit. less than 1 minute read
A great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up. less than 1 minute read
Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig. I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen. less than 1 minute read
The ’20s ended in an era of extravagance, sort of like the one we’re in now. There was a big crash, but then the country picked itself up again, and we had some great years. Those were the days when American believed in itself. I was happy and proud to be painting it. less than 1 minute read
My father always used to say that when you die, if you’ve got five real friends, then you’ve had a great life. less than 1 minute read
Put the uncommon effort into the common task… make it large by doing it in a great way. less than 1 minute read
I love being. There’s so much wisdom in it. You wake up in the morning and you think, Hey, isn’t it great just being? less than 1 minute read
