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.

Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

The finest eloquence is that which gets things done.

The finest eloquence is that which gets things done.

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist
them-that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let read more

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist
them-that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow
naturally forward in whatever way they like.

If you play it safe in life, you've decided that you don't want to grow anymore.

If you play it safe in life, you've decided that you don't want to grow anymore.

The guns and bombs, the rockets and the warships, all are symbols of
human failure.

The guns and bombs, the rockets and the warships, all are symbols of
human failure.

In the factory we make cosmetics; in the store we sell hope.

In the factory we make cosmetics; in the store we sell hope.

A lifestyle is what you pay for; a life is what pays you.

A lifestyle is what you pay for; a life is what pays you.

Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the
only cash you have-so spend it wisely.

Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the
only cash you have-so spend it wisely.