What did Hosea Ballou mean by: All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience. Hosea Ballou Copy
There is no such thing as “best” in the world of individuals. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Hosea Ballou, Individuality, Relativism, Subjectivity, 0 Hosea Ballou
Servility is disgusting to a truly noble character, and engenders only contempt. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Hosea Ballou, Contempt, Disgust, Servility, 0 Hosea Ballou
Idleness is emptiness; the tree in which the sap is stagnant, remains fruitless. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Hosea Ballou, Emptiness, Idleness, 0 Hosea Ballou
Death comes to us, under many conditions, with all the welcome serenity of sleep. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Hosea Ballou, Death, Serenity, Sleep, 0 Hosea Ballou
It is my humble prayer that I may be of some use in my day and generation. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Hosea Ballou, Contribution, Generation, Purpose, 0 Hosea Ballou
Unless we find repose within ourselves, it is vain to seek it elsewhere. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Hosea Ballou, Contentment, Seeking, Self-reliance, 0 Hosea Ballou
Liberality should be tempered with judgment, not with profuseness. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Hosea Ballou, Generosity, Moderation, Wisdom, 0 Hosea Ballou
Lay silently the injuries you receive upon the altar of oblivion. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Hosea Ballou, Forgiveness, Healing, 0 Hosea Ballou
Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook, and a good digestion. Read explanation Jean-Jacques Rousseau Philosopher · Switzerland
I wanted my own words. But the ones I use have dragged through I don’t know how many consciences. Read explanation Jean-Paul Sartre Philosopher · France
All those vitamins aren’t to keep death at bay, they’re to keep deterioration at bay. Jeanne Moreau Actress · France