The secret of pleasure in life, as distinct from its great triumphs of transcendent joy, is to live in a series of small, legitimate successes. By legitimate I mean such as are not accompanied by self-condemnation. — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
He who, being bold For life to come, is false to the past sweet Of mortal life, hath killed the world above. For why to live again if not to meet? And why to meet if not to meet in… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
Unsuccessful emulation is too apt to sink into envy, which of all sins has not even the excuse to offer of temporary gratification. — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
It is a zealot's faith that blasts the shrines of the false god, but builds no temple to the true. — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
Sister Simplicitie! Sing, sing a song to me,-- Sing me to sleep! Some legend low and long, Slow as the summer song Of the… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
Stern duties need not speak sternly. He who stood firm before the thunder worshipped the still small voice. — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
It often requires more strength and judgment to resist than to embrace an opportunity. It is better to do nothing than to do other… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
The secret of pleasure in life, as distinct from its great triumphs of transcendent joy, is to live in a series of small, legitimate… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
He who, being bold For life to come, is false to the past sweet Of mortal life, hath killed the world above. For why… — Sydney Thompson Dobell Copy Share Image
