Robert Browning

There is no truer truth obtainable by man than comes of music.

A minute of success pays for years of failure.

A word once uttered can never be recalled.

The triumphs of peace have been in some proximity to war. Whilst the hand was still familiar with the sword-hilt, whilst the habits of the camp were still visible in the port and complexion of the gentleman, his intellectual power culminated; the compression and tension of these stern conditions is a training for the finest and softest arts, and can rarely be compensated in tranquil times, except by some analogous vigor drawn from occupations as hardy as war.

One of the disadvantages of wine is that it makes a man mistake words for thoughts.

All mankind love a lover.

The roses under my window make no reference to former roses or better ones; they are what they are; they exist with God today. There is no time to them. There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence.

Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too.

Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals.

The cat, having sat upon a hot stove lid, will not sit upon a hot stove lid again. But he won’t sit upon a cold stove lid, either.

Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.

The wretched have no compassion, they can do good only from strong principles of duty.

Nothing astonishes people so much as common sense and plain dealing.

The chief mourner does not always attend the funeral.

The only failure a man ought to fear is failure in cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.

The reward of a thing well done is having done it.