Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.

Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

Enthusiasm is the leaping lightning, not to be measured by the horse- power of the understanding.

Enthusiasm is the leaping lightning, not to be measured by the horse- power of the understanding.

Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic

Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic

Enthusiasm is contagious. Be a carrier.

Enthusiasm is contagious. Be a carrier.

In things pertaining to enthusiasm, no man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions.

In things pertaining to enthusiasm, no man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions.

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.

I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.

Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion, you must set yourself on fire first.

Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion, you must set yourself on fire first.