No man ought to lay a cross upon himself, or to adopt tribulation, as is done in popedom; but if a cross or tribulation come upon him, then let him suffer it patiently, and know that it is good and profitable for him. – Martin Luther Category: Adversity
If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes. – The Houghton Line, November 1965 Category: Adversity
The cold is a good counselor, but it is cold. – Antonio Porchia, Voces, 1943, translated from Spanish by W.S. Merwin Category: Adversity
Dont get too comfortable with who you are at any given time – you may miss the opportunity to become who you want to be. – Jon Bon Jovi Category: Time
Few rich men own their property; the property owns them. – Robert Ingersoll, speech, New York, 29 October 1896 Category: Property
But honestly, if you do a rigorous survey of my work, Ill bet youll find that biology is a theme far more often than physical science. – David Brin Category: Science
