No one can disgrace us but ourselves.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Self-esteem]

My son, observe the postage stamp! Its usefulness depends upon its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Patience]

It ain't often that a man's reputation outlasts his money.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Reputation]

About the only difference between the poor and the rich, is this, the poor suffer misery, while the rich have to enjoy it.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Riches]

It is a very delicate job to forgive a man, without lowering him in his own estimation, and yours too.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Forgiveness]

The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the one that gets the grease.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Complaints and Complaining]

Man was created a little lower than the angels and has bin getting a little lower ever since.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Creation]

We hate those who will not take our advice, and despise them who do.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Advice]

Common Sense is instinct, and enough of it is genius.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Common Sense]

There are people who are always anticipating trouble, and in this way they manage to enjoy many sorrows that never really happen to them.
~ Henry Wheeler Shaw - [Worry]