There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse.
Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.
Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.
I shouted, and earned a hard thump on my head for my trouble.
In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.
Level with your child by being honest. Nobody spots a phony quicker than a child.