If you would reform the world from its errors and vices, begin by enlisting the mothers. Charles Simmons More Quotes by Charles Simmons More Quotes From Charles Simmons Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power. Charles Simmons determinationpowertrying True greatness consists in being great in little things. Charles Simmons greatnessexcellencelittles Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage. Charles Simmons honestyintegritylove A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock. Charles Simmons weddinginspirationalcharacter Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws. Charles Simmons healthhealinglaw Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool. Charles Simmons foollastsfirsts Live only for today, and you ruin tomorrow. Charles Simmons ruinsfuturetoday Industry keeps the body healthy, the mind clear, the heart whole, and the purse full. Charles Simmons healthymindheart When a person feels disposed to over estimate his own importance, let him remember that mankind got along very well before his birth, and that in all probability they will they will get along very well after his death. Charles Simmons importancebirthremember Infidelity is seated in the heart; its origin is not in the head. It is the wish that Christianity might not be true, that leads to an argument to prove it. Charles Simmons infidelitywishheart Accurate knowledge is the basis of correct opinions; the want of it makes the opinions of most people of little value. Charles Simmons wantlittlespeople Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful. Charles Simmons good-manenergylittles Most of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next. Charles Simmons nextwisdomage It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'. Charles Simmons promptswellsevil For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame. Charles Simmons repentancehypeshame Euphonic and harmonious expressions, forcible and just expressions, profound and comprehensive expressions, and especially apt and witty expressions, each have their specific influence upon different minds, and their common influence upon all minds.... It is therefore high time our most valuable aphorisms and paragraphs were put in order for frequent perusal, and for handy reference, as the circumstances of life call up subjects. Charles Simmons expressionwittyorder Dare not usurp thy maker's place by giving way to wrath - wrath that goes forth in vengeance; "vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord." Charles Simmons wrathgivingway Good intentions are very mortal and perishable things. Like very mellow and choice fruit, they are difficult to keep. Charles Simmons good-intentionsfruitchoices Those who obtain riches by labor, care, and watching, know their value. Those who impart them to sustain and extend knowledge, virtue, and religion, know their use. Those who lose them by accident or fraud know their vanity. And those who experience the difficulties and dangers of preserving them know their perplexities. Charles Simmons vanitycareuse Good Humor is the best shield against the darts of satirical raillery Charles Simmons dartsshieldshumor
