The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs. Self-conceit often regards it as a sign of weakness to admit that a belief to which we have once committed ourselves is wrong. We get so identified with an idea that it is literally a "pet" notion and we rise to its defense and stop our eyes and ears to anything different.
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Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.
Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
It's in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.
It's in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.
If a man happens to find himself, he has a mansion which he can inhabit
with dignity all the days read more
If a man happens to find himself, he has a mansion which he can inhabit
with dignity all the days of his life.
Life is not a struggle. It's a wiggle.
Life is not a struggle. It's a wiggle.
Life is a play. It's not its length, but its performance that counts.
Life is a play. It's not its length, but its performance that counts.
By working hard, you get to play hard guilt-free.
By working hard, you get to play hard guilt-free.
I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it read more
I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it by me; the idea of getting rid of it nearly breaks my heart.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
