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The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out read more
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt
We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.
I've always believed that you can think positive just as well as you can think negative.
I've always believed that you can think positive just as well as you can think negative.
Humor prevents a "hardening of the attitudes."
Humor prevents a "hardening of the attitudes."
A Dwarfe on a Gyants shoulder sees further of the two.
[A dwarf on a giant's shoulder sees farther read more
A Dwarfe on a Gyants shoulder sees further of the two.
[A dwarf on a giant's shoulder sees farther of the two.]