A vulgar mind is proud in prosperity and humble in adversity. A noble mind is humble in prosperity and proud in adversity.
Ruckett – [Humility]
Anxiety about the future never profits; we feel no evil until it comes, and when we feel it, no counsel helps; wisdom is either too early or too late.
Ruckett – [Anxiety]
Before everyone stands a image of what he ought to be. So long as he is not that his peace is not complete.
Ruckett – [Self-esteem]
Between today and tomorrow are graves, and between promising and fulfilling are chasms.
Ruckett – [Promises]
In the perfect wedlock, the man, I should say, is the head, but the woman the heart, with which he cannot dispense.
Ruckett – [Marriage]
My only wish is that my wishes be at rest.
Ruckett – [Wish and Wishing]
Only in dreams does the happiness of the earth dwell.
Ruckett – [Dreams]
The fool needs company, the wise solitude.
Ruckett – [Fools and Foolishness]
Though you are disappointed is hope; never let hope fail you! Though one door is shut, there are thousands still open to you.
Ruckett – [Hope]
Whether joy or sorrowful, the heart needs a double, because a joy shared is doubled and a pain that is shared is divided.
Ruckett – [Heart]
Who is mightier than death? Those who can smile when death threatens.
Ruckett – [Death and Dying]