To be agreeable, all that is necessary is to take an interest in other persons and in other things, to recognize that other people as a rule are much like one's self, and thankfully to admit that diversity is a glorious feature of life.Collection: Self
The wisest man I have ever known once said to me: 'Nine out of every ten people improve on acquaintance,' and I have found his words true.Collection: Men
No man can be satisfied with his attainment, although he may be satisfied with his circumstances.Collection: Men
When you have done your best for a flower, and it fails, you have some reason to be aggrieved.Collection: Flower
We would rather be in the company of somebody we like than in the company of the most superior being of our acquaintance.Collection: Choices
The man who fails because he aims astray or because he does not aim at all is to be found everywhere.Collection: Failure