Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.

Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.

Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we
believe. What we read more

Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we
believe. What we believe is based on our perceptions. What we perceive
depends on what we look for. What we look for depends on what we think.
What we think depends on what we perceive. What we perceive determines
what we take to be true. What we take to be true is our reality.

If you can actually count your money, then you're not a rich man.

If you can actually count your money, then you're not a rich man.

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.

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not
a thing to be read more

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not
a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents
are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, read more

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents
are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to
us. We have to build it piece by piece-by thought, choice, courage and
determination.

Energy is equal to desire and purpose.

Energy is equal to desire and purpose.

The real contest is always between what you've done and what you're capable of doing. You measure yourself against yourself read more

The real contest is always between what you've done and what you're capable of doing. You measure yourself against yourself and nobody else.

You're only lonely if you don't like the person you are alone with.

You're only lonely if you don't like the person you are alone with.