He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature... is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies.
A man who becomes conscious of the responsibility he bears toward a human being who affectionately waits for him, or to an unfinished work, will never be able to throw away his life. He knows the 'why' for his existence, and will be able to bear almost any 'how.'
Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
Just as he who gives his life to serve a great idea is admirable, he who avails himself of a great idea to serve his personal hopes of glory and power is abominable, even if he too risks his life.
There is no more fatal blunderer than he who consumes the greater part of his life getting his living.
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.