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I know not what others may choose but, as for me, give
me liberty or give me death.
I know not what others may choose but, as for me, give
me liberty or give me death.
When your views on the world and your intellect are being challenged
and you begin to feel uncomfortable because of read more
When your views on the world and your intellect are being challenged
and you begin to feel uncomfortable because of a contradiction you've
detected that is threatening your current model of the world or some
aspect of it, pay attention. You are about to learn something. This
discomfort and intellectual conflict is when learning is taking place.
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why.
Then do it.
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why.
Then do it.
Your life works to the degree you keep your agreements.
Your life works to the degree you keep your agreements.
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed read more
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed. - 1963.
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
Comfort zones are most often expanded through discomfort.
Comfort zones are most often expanded through discomfort.
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.
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true read more
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
