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A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more
A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.
The past should be a springboard not a hammock.
The past should be a springboard not a hammock.
Two great things you can give your children: one is
roots, the other is wings.
Two great things you can give your children: one is
roots, the other is wings.
Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents
are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, read more
Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents
are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to
us. We have to build it piece by piece-by thought, choice, courage and
determination.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
A man who suffers before it is necessary,
suffers more than is
necessary.
A man who suffers before it is necessary,
suffers more than is
necessary.
You have to follow the old rule for a while. In fact, once you master
the old rule, you are read more
You have to follow the old rule for a while. In fact, once you master
the old rule, you are then the master-and masters get to change things.
If you're afraid to die, you will not be able to live.
If you're afraid to die, you will not be able to live.
I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to read more
I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything.
