Written by dingdans on November 20th, 2009
I wanted health and strength to do the great things, Infirmity taught patience for each day. My strength, as fleeting as a moth’s white wing, Lift me dependent, that I might obey. I wanted wealth for happiness and ease, But poverty prevailed and made me wise. I wanted power to conquer and to please, But [...]
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Written by dingdans on August 7th, 2009
Are you very weary?? Rest a little bit In some quiet corner, fold your hand and sit. Do not let the trials that have grieved you all the day Haunt this quiet corner: drive them all the way!! Let your heart grow empty of every thought unkind That peace may hover round you, and joy [...]
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Written by dingdans on August 7th, 2009
If you wake up in the morning with your hardest job to do, Don’t start the day with grumbling— That won’t help you see it through. Be glad for work that’s difficult, For tasks that challenge you! Workers find a thousand blessings The idle never knew.
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Written by dingdans on August 7th, 2009
I wanted health and strength to do great things, Infirmity taught patience for each day. My strength, as fleeting as a moth’s white wing, Lift me dependent, that I might obey. I wanted wealth for happiness and ease, But poverty prevailed and made me wise. I wanted power to conquer and please, But the weakness [...]
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