51 Quotes by D.E. Stevenson

Few of us have the necessary unselfishness to hear with gladness the talents of others extolled or to listen with patience to the successes of those whom we despise – Vivian.

The idea of writing down one’s difficulties and perplexities is not a new one. Great men have found it valuable in clearing their minds and helping them to wise and deliberate judgment – why shouldn’t I, in my smaller way, find a solution to my difficulties in the same manner?

They left their comfortable homes... and fought... , and, because this was bread in their bone, they wanted no fuss.

There are adventures of the spirit and one can travel in books and interest oneself in people and affairs. One need never be dull as long as one has friends to help, gardens to enjoy and books in the long winter evenings.

Don’t you worry. It doesn’t do no good worrying over things – just sail in.

It is curious but true that those who make a habit of saying unkind things are often the most easily hurt and offended when their victims retaliate.

It was an eye-opener to Charlotte that she could love somebody in this mad way with a wild sweet tenerness that made everything he touched precious to her.

Poverty is easy to bear if it is only temporary, easier still if it is an entirely voluntary burden.

If we hate people it does not hurt them at all... it hurts ourselves.