Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep read more

Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning. - Works and Days.

And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see read more

And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth
and love has always won. There have read more

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth
and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a
time they seem invincible but in the end, they always fall - Think of it,
ALWAYS.

He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would
achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain read more

He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would
achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must
sacrifice greatly.

Conscience is a man's compass.

Conscience is a man's compass.

The less routine the more life.

The less routine the more life.

Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?

Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?

Writing is easy. All you have to do is stare at a blank sheet of paper
until drops of blood read more

Writing is easy. All you have to do is stare at a blank sheet of paper
until drops of blood form on your forehead.

The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but to hold hands.

The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but to hold hands.