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An ounce of hypocracy is worth a pound of ambition.
An ounce of hypocracy is worth a pound of ambition.
Virtue is the only true nobility.
Virtue is the only true nobility.
Vote with your life; vote yes!
Vote with your life; vote yes!
The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people
come to the fountain of life with read more
The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people
come to the fountain of life with a sieve instead of a tank car...a
teaspoon instead of a steam shovel. They expect little and as a result
they get little.
In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out
completes the circle and comes back to read more
In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out
completes the circle and comes back to us.
The dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end.
The dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end.
Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.
Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.
Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm
in two small jumps.
Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm
in two small jumps.
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.
