The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their
whole life in the hands of some other read more

The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their
whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method
of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists
solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.

Be willing to be uncomfortable. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. It
may get tough, but it's a small price to pay read more

Be willing to be uncomfortable. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. It
may get tough, but it's a small price to pay for living a dream.

To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live
twice.

To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live
twice.

The really idle man gets nowhere. The perpetually busy man
does not get much further.

The really idle man gets nowhere. The perpetually busy man
does not get much further.

The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what you
shouldn't-it just keeps you from enjoying it.

The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what you
shouldn't-it just keeps you from enjoying it.

Back of ninety-nine out of one-hundred assertions that a thing cannot be done is nothing, but the unwillingness to do read more

Back of ninety-nine out of one-hundred assertions that a thing cannot be done is nothing, but the unwillingness to do it.

The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.

The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.

You are seeking joy and peace in far-off places. But
the spring of joy is in your heart. The haven read more

You are seeking joy and peace in far-off places. But
the spring of joy is in your heart. The haven of peace is in yourself.

The less routine the more life.

The less routine the more life.