For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some read more

For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.

Happiness is not pleasure, it's victory.

Happiness is not pleasure, it's victory.

Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen.

Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen.

Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.

Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.

Sever the ignorant doubt in your heart with the sword of
self-knowledge. Observe your discipline. Arise.

Sever the ignorant doubt in your heart with the sword of
self-knowledge. Observe your discipline. Arise.

The speed of the leader determines the rate of the pack.

The speed of the leader determines the rate of the pack.

The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged.

The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged.

The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job
application form.

The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job
application form.

I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be read more

I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.