When matters are desperate we must put on a desperate face.

When matters are desperate we must put on a desperate face.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Character is not made in a crisis -- it is only exhibited.

Character is not made in a crisis -- it is only exhibited.

It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will read more

It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.

Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, read more

Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, there really is no other moment you can live. Now is all there is, and the future is just another present moment to live when it arrives. One thing is certain, you cannot live it until it does appear.

To simplify complications is the first essential of success.

To simplify complications is the first essential of success.

Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most underemployed, talent in the world.

Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most underemployed, talent in the world.

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong -- but read more

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong -- but that is the way to bet.

Responsibility walks hand in hand with capacity and power.

Responsibility walks hand in hand with capacity and power.