If something is exceptionally well done it has embedded in it's very existence the aim of lifting the common denominator read more

If something is exceptionally well done it has embedded in it's very existence the aim of lifting the common denominator rather than catering to it.

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things, therefore,
that I can do, any kindness that read more

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things, therefore,
that I can do, any kindness that I can show a fellow being, let me do it
now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

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.

Talent does what it can, and genius does what it must.

Talent does what it can, and genius does what it must.

A truly creative person rids him or herself of all self-imposed
limitations.

A truly creative person rids him or herself of all self-imposed
limitations.

Mistakes show us what we need to learn.

Mistakes show us what we need to learn.

It is the mind that maketh good of ill, that maketh wretch or happy,
rich or poor.

It is the mind that maketh good of ill, that maketh wretch or happy,
rich or poor.

You can spend a lifetime, and, if you're honest with yourself, never once was your work perfect.

You can spend a lifetime, and, if you're honest with yourself, never once was your work perfect.

When we have done our best, we should wait the result in peace.

When we have done our best, we should wait the result in peace.