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What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when read more
What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a man is in that state of mind in which he knows exactly what he wants and is fully determined not to quit until he finds it.
Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness
possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great many read more
Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness
possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great many of us are
possessed by our possessions.
Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone read more
Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.
To change and to change for the better are two different things.
To change and to change for the better are two different things.
There would be no great men if there were no little ones.
There would be no great men if there were no little ones.
It's so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to.
It's so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to.
Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.
Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.
There is great force hidden in a gentle command.
There is great force hidden in a gentle command.
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal read more
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes
are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly, steadily,
enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a
fitting climax for the journey.