Desire is the thing you want in incipiency.

Desire is the thing you want in incipiency.

The dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end.

The dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end.

If I've learned anything in the past quarter century, it is that we
cannot federalize virtue.

If I've learned anything in the past quarter century, it is that we
cannot federalize virtue.

Worry about being better; bigger will take care of itself. Think one
customer at a time and take care of read more

Worry about being better; bigger will take care of itself. Think one
customer at a time and take care of each one the best way you can.

The hours that make us happy make us wise.

The hours that make us happy make us wise.

Elijah went before the people and said, How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, read more

Elijah went before the people and said, How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him. But the people said nothing. [1 Kings 18:21].

Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability.

Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability.

I will grow. I will become something new and grand, but no grander than I now am. Just as the read more

I will grow. I will become something new and grand, but no grander than I now am. Just as the sky will be different in a few hours, its present perfection and completeness is not deficient, so am I presently perfect and not deficient because I will be different tomorrow. I will grow and I am not deficient.

You're in a much better position to talk with people when they approach
you than when you approach them.

You're in a much better position to talk with people when they approach
you than when you approach them.