And Tragedy should blush as much to stoop To the low mimic follies of a farce, As a grave matron would to dance with girls. Horace
Sylvia Plath. Interesting poetess whose tragic suicide was misinterpreted as romantic by the college-girl mentality. See image Woody Allen
I think there was the studio mentality for a long time that women and girls can relate to a male hero, but boys and men can't relate to a female hero. See image Jennifer Lawrence
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. See image Harriet Tubman
Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. See image William Ellery Channing
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant. See image Horace
A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune. See image Horace
Men more quickly and more gladly recall what they deride than what they approve and esteem. See image Horace