As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

The story of the human race is the story of men and women
selling themselves short.

The story of the human race is the story of men and women
selling themselves short.

He that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

He that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

The word is half his that speaks, and half his that hears it.

The word is half his that speaks, and half his that hears it.

It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves
against the law.

It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves
against the law.

Do your work; not just your work and no more, but a little more for the lavishing's sake -- that read more

Do your work; not just your work and no more, but a little more for the lavishing's sake -- that little more which is worth all the rest.

Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, read more

Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.

On a single winged word hath hung the destiny of nations.

On a single winged word hath hung the destiny of nations.

Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn read more

Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time, to figure out whether you like it or no.