Though language forms the preacher, 'Tis "good works" make the man.

Though language forms the preacher, 'Tis "good works" make the man.

Failing to plan is planning to fail.

Failing to plan is planning to fail.

We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has ever been
accomplished without enthusiasm.

We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has ever been
accomplished without enthusiasm.

As no roads are so rough as those that have just been mended, so no sinners are so intolerant as read more

As no roads are so rough as those that have just been mended, so no sinners are so intolerant as those that have just turned saints.

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Making a success of the job at hand is the best step toward the kind you want.

Making a success of the job at hand is the best step toward the kind you want.

When the only tool you have is a hammer you tend to see every problem
as a nail.

When the only tool you have is a hammer you tend to see every problem
as a nail.

One principle reason why men are so often useless is that they divide and shift their attention among a multiplicity read more

One principle reason why men are so often useless is that they divide and shift their attention among a multiplicity of objects and pursuits.

Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.

Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.