Do not become archivists of facts. Try to penetrate to the secret of their occurrence, persistently search for the laws which govern them. -- Ivan Pavlov Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great works at some moment every day. -- Thornton Wilder Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can. -- Danny Kaye The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them. -- Kin Hubbard It is our duty to make the best of our misfortunes, and not to suffer passion to interfere with our interest and public good. -- George Washington All great discoveries are made by men whose feelings run ahead of their thinking. -- Charles Parkhurst Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy. -- Felicia Hemans