For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the read more

For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the head, weakness in the stomach, and other inconveniences.

It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.

It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.

My importance to the world is relatively small. On the other hand, my importance to myself is tremendous. I am read more

My importance to the world is relatively small. On the other hand, my importance to myself is tremendous. I am all I have to work with, to play with, to suffer and to enjoy. It is not the eyes of others that I am wary of, but of my own. I do not intend to let myself down more than I can possibly help, and I find that the fewer illusions I have about myself or the world around me, the better company I am for myself.

Nobody can do it for you.

Nobody can do it for you.

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

You are wholly complete and your success in life will be in direct proportion to your ability to accept this read more

You are wholly complete and your success in life will be in direct proportion to your ability to accept this truth about you.

Be curious always! For knowledge will not acquire you: you must acquire it.

Be curious always! For knowledge will not acquire you: you must acquire it.

Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or read more

Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner. -General Omar Bradley.