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Th' aspirer, once attain'd unto the top,
Cuts off those means by which himself got up.
Th' aspirer, once attain'd unto the top,
Cuts off those means by which himself got up.
All rising to great place is by a winding stair.
All rising to great place is by a winding stair.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And read more
Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes.
If A equal success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y read more
If A equal success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y play, and Z keeping your mouth shut.
There is no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the end from the beginning.
There is no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the end from the beginning.
Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace.
Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace.
I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.
I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.
Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.
Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.