“the friend in need is the one who is the friend in deed; ... if people were not friends in need, there was every likelihood that they never would be friends again in any conditions that might obtain.” PeopleIfsNeedsMightWould BeConditionsFriendsDeedsLikelihoodNot FriendsFriend In NeedFriends Again Book:The White Flag Source: The White Flag
“The world is full of happy people but no one ever hears of them. You have to fight and make a scandal to get in the papers. No one knows about all the happy people.” PeopleKnowsWorldFightingPaperPapersScandalHappy People Author:Gene Stratton-Porter
“What you are lies with you. If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose, among the only ones who live beyond the grave in this world, the people who write books that help, make exquisite music, carve statues, paint pictures, and work for others. Never mind the calico dress, and the coarse shoes. Work at you books, and before long you will hear yesterday's tormentors boasting that they were once classmates of yours.” PeopleIfsWorldWritingMindMayLongBookHelpingLyingNamesAcceptingThis WorldWillingDressesPaintShoesYesterdayGravesLazyYou ChooseMentorBoastStatuesExquisiteCoarseClassmates Book:The Essential Gene Stratton-Porter Collection Source: The Essential Gene Stratton-Porter Collection
