To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.
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One half of the world can not understand the pleasures of the other.
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
Even at our birth, death does but stand aside a little. And every day he looks towards us and muses somewhat to himself whether that day or the next he will draw nigh.
In addition to my other numerous acquaintances, I have one more intimate confidant. My depression is the most faithful mistress I have known — no wonder, then, that I return the love.
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
If a man would follow, today, the teachings of the Old Testament, he would be a criminal. If he would follow strictly the teachings of the New, he would be insane.
Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.