Lynn

“For half a century we sought happiness,” Elias’s wife says in this story, “and as long as we were rich we never found it. Now that we have nothing left, and have taken service as laborers, we have found such happiness that we want nothing better.” This simple yet profound story is a good one for anybody choosing a career, job, or task. There’s certainly nothing wrong with working to get money, but there may be something very wrong if you think getting the money gets you happiness.”
― William J. Bennett, The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories

“Tis a lesson you should heed, Try, try again; If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again; Then your courage should appear, For, if you will persevere, You will conquer, never fear; Try, try again.”
― William J. Bennett, The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories

“There is no end to the good you can do if you don’t care who gets credit for it.”
― William J. Bennett, The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories