Simmons, Charles quotes
True greatness consists in being great in little things.Simmons, Charles
Excellence
Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.
Simmons, Charles
Improvement
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.
Simmons, Charles
Integrity
Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.
Simmons, Charles
Reverie
No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.
Simmons, Charles
Right and Rightness
Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue.
Simmons, Charles
Speech
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.
Simmons, Charles
Punctuality
Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.
Simmons, Charles
Accuracy