A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an
action which does not proceed from read more

A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an
action which does not proceed from a thought is nothing at all.

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?

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.

I do not fear failure. I only fear the "slowing up" of the
engine inside of me which is pounding, read more

I do not fear failure. I only fear the "slowing up" of the
engine inside of me which is pounding, saying, "keep going, someone
must be on top, why not you?".

It is overdoing the thing to die for love.

It is overdoing the thing to die for love.

She got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them. on Eleanor
Roosevelt.

She got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them. on Eleanor
Roosevelt.

Evaluate what you want -- because what gets measured, gets produced.

Evaluate what you want -- because what gets measured, gets produced.