We are told never to cross a bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by men read more

We are told never to cross a bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by men who have 'crossed bridges' in their imagination far ahead of the crowd.

All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible read more

All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible to fail. That is the talisman, the formula, the command of right-about-face which turns us from failure towards success.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.

Whilst we deliberate how to begin a thing, it grows too late to begin it.

Whilst we deliberate how to begin a thing, it grows too late to begin it.

Wear your learning, like a watch, in a private pocket: and do not pull
it out and strike it, merely read more

Wear your learning, like a watch, in a private pocket: and do not pull
it out and strike it, merely to show that you have one.

Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness.
Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore read more

Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness.
Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for
correcting our misperceptions.

Everyone is born a genius.

Everyone is born a genius.

It's the constant and determined effort that breaks down resistance, sweeps away all obstacles.

It's the constant and determined effort that breaks down resistance, sweeps away all obstacles.

One must be truthful with oneself about one's own motives, especially
if one is to survive in the world. It read more

One must be truthful with oneself about one's own motives, especially
if one is to survive in the world. It takes rigor, and it takes courage.