Character is property. It is the noblest of possessions. Samuel Smiles characternoblpossession Change image and share on social
Progress however, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step. Samuel Smiles achieveadvancecomparatively Change image and share on social
The very greatest things - great thoughts, discoveries, inventions - have usually been nurtured in hardship, often pondered over in sorrow, and at length established with difficulty. Samuel Smiles difficultydiscoveryestablish Change image and share on social
Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. Samuel Smiles burdencasthope Change image and share on social
Progress, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step. Samuel Smiles achieveadvancecomparatively Change image and share on social
Simple honesty of purpose in a man goes a long way in life, if founded on a just estimate of himself and a steady obedience to the rule he knows and feels to be right. Samuel Smiles estimatefeltfound Change image and share on social
The apprenticeship of difficulty is one which the greatest of men have had to serve. Samuel Smiles apprenticeshipdifficultygreat Change image and share on social
The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and forbear. Samuel Smiles bearforbearlive Change image and share on social
An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing. Samuel Smiles anticipationcapabledesire Change image and share on social
The duty of helping one's self in the highest sense involves the helping of one's neighbors. Samuel Smiles dutyhelphigh Change image and share on social
