To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail, read more

To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail, our pride supports; when we succeed; it betrays us.

A good composer does not imitate; he steals.

A good composer does not imitate; he steals.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then read more

Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then the mind grows heated. Begin, and then the work will be completed.

The measure of a man's success must be according to his ability. The advancement he makes from the station in read more

The measure of a man's success must be according to his ability. The advancement he makes from the station in which he was born gives the degree of his success.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

People need hard times and oppression to develop psychic muscles.

People need hard times and oppression to develop psychic muscles.

We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.

We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.

Behind every successful man there's a lot of unsuccessful years.

Behind every successful man there's a lot of unsuccessful years.