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Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for
that determines our success or failure. read more
Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for
that determines our success or failure. The way you think about a fact may
defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the
fact because you think you are.
Each handicap is like a hurdle in a steeplechase, and when you ride up to it, if you throw your read more
Each handicap is like a hurdle in a steeplechase, and when you ride up to it, if you throw your heart over, the horse will go along too.
Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It read more
Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.
A vision without a task is but a dream. A task without a vision is
drudgery. A vision with a read more
A vision without a task is but a dream. A task without a vision is
drudgery. A vision with a task is the hope of the world.
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.
After enlightenment, the laundry.
After enlightenment, the laundry.
People travel and wonder at the heights of mountains, at
the huge waves of the seas, at the long course read more
People travel and wonder at the heights of mountains, at
the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of
rivers, at the vast compass of the oceans, at the circular motion of the
stars, and they pass themselves without even wondering.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
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.