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 The controlled person is a powerful person. He who always keeps his
head will get ahead.  
 The controlled person is a powerful person. He who always keeps his
head will get ahead. 
What millions died that Caesar might be great?
What millions died that Caesar might be great?
I have long been of the opinion that if work were such a splendid thing the rich would have kept read more
I have long been of the opinion that if work were such a splendid thing the rich would have kept more of it for themselves.
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.
 We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has ever been
accomplished without enthusiasm.  
 We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has ever been
accomplished without enthusiasm. 
 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. 
Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
 You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly
live long enough to make them all yourself.  
 You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly
live long enough to make them all yourself. 
Acting on a good idea is better than just having a good idea.
Acting on a good idea is better than just having a good idea.