It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried
and succeeded.

It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried
and succeeded.

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make read more

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans. Aim high in hope and work. Remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die.

My appointed work is to awaken the divine nature that is within.

My appointed work is to awaken the divine nature that is within.

He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands
himself is more intelligent. He who controls read more

He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands
himself is more intelligent. He who controls others may be powerful, but
he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

No man is a failure who is enjoying life.

No man is a failure who is enjoying life.

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.

A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.

A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.

Of course we all have our limits, but how can you possibly find your boundaries unless you explore as far read more

Of course we all have our limits, but how can you possibly find your boundaries unless you explore as far and as wide as you possibly can? I would rather fail in an attempt at something new and uncharted than safely succeed in a repeat of something I have done.

Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.

Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.