Acuteness

The keen spirit Seizes the prompt occasion – makes the thought Start into instant action, and at once Plans and performs, resolves and executes.  Hannah Moore A man who knows the world will not only make the most of everything he does know, but of many things that he does not know; and will gain [...]

Acquirements

That which we acquire with the most difficulty we retain the longest; as those who have earned a fortune are usually more careful of it than those who have inherited one.  Colton

Acquaintances

If a man does not make new acquaintances, as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man should keep his friendship in constant repair.   Johnson Make the most of the day, by determining to spend it on two sorts of acquaintances only – those by whom something may be got, [...]