I would rather have a big burden and a strong back than a weak back and a caddy to carry life's luggage. Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met on the street. If your religion does not change you, then you had better change your religion. Do not dump your woes upon people - keep the sad story of your life to yourself. Troubles grow by recounting them.
Men are valuable just in proportion as they are able and willing to work in harmony with other men.
Mutual favors do not cancel each other. The ideas that benefit a man are seldom welcomed by him on first presentation. Men who sit back and pride themselves on their culture haven't any to speak of. I am not sure just what the unpardonable sin is, but I believe it is a disposition to evade the payment of small bills. Good people are only half as good, and bad people only half as bad, as other people regard them.