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As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7].
As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7].
It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely read more
It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely wrong. We can only make them right by discussion.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
It is astonishing with how little wisdom mankind can be governed, when that little wisdom is its own.
It is astonishing with how little wisdom mankind can be governed, when that little wisdom is its own.
Do what you know best; if you're a runner, run, if you're a bell, ring
Do what you know best; if you're a runner, run, if you're a bell, ring
Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, read more
Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.
Character is not made in a crisis -- it is only exhibited.
Character is not made in a crisis -- it is only exhibited.
Trust your hunches. They're usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level.
Trust your hunches. They're usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level.