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Make the iron hot by striking it.
Make the iron hot by striking it.
Have no fear of perfection-you'll never reach it.
Have no fear of perfection-you'll never reach it.
A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that
possesses the mind.
A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that
possesses the mind.
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.
Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can read more
Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.
I conceive that pleasures are to be avoided if greater pains be the
consequence, and pains to be coveted that read more
I conceive that pleasures are to be avoided if greater pains be the
consequence, and pains to be coveted that will terminate in greater
pleasures.
A genius is one who can do anything except make a living.
A genius is one who can do anything except make a living.
Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be
overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in read more
Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be
overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.