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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.
The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become.
The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become.
The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more
The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
Any startling piece of work has a subversive element in it, a delicious element often. Subversion is only disagreeable when read more
Any startling piece of work has a subversive element in it, a delicious element often. Subversion is only disagreeable when it manifests in political or social activity. In what we call art, it's one of the most desirable characteristics of a piece of work.
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
That's why many fail-because they don't get started-they don't go. They
don't overcome inertia. They don't begin.
That's why many fail-because they don't get started-they don't go. They
don't overcome inertia. They don't begin.
There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.
There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Bright lights cast dark shadows when shone from only one direction.
Bright lights cast dark shadows when shone from only one direction.
