Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time read more

Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock.

If we don't see a failure as a challenge to modify our approach, but
rather as a problem with ourselves, read more

If we don't see a failure as a challenge to modify our approach, but
rather as a problem with ourselves, as a personality defect, we will
immediately feel overwhelmed.

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants -- more than anything else -- to become read more

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants -- more than anything else -- to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are -- and have always been.

They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world.
Someone to love, something to read more

They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world.
Someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.

A "should" is a "have to" with no teeth; it is dead
energy.

A "should" is a "have to" with no teeth; it is dead
energy.

In vain have you acquired knowledge if you have not
imparted it to others.

In vain have you acquired knowledge if you have not
imparted it to others.

I would rather attempt something great and fail than attempt to do
nothing and succeed.

I would rather attempt something great and fail than attempt to do
nothing and succeed.

I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.

I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.

Labor disgraces no man, but occasionally men disgrace labor.

Labor disgraces no man, but occasionally men disgrace labor.