People who have attained things worth having in this world have worked
while others have idled, have perservered while others read more

People who have attained things worth having in this world have worked
while others have idled, have perservered while others gave up in despair,
and have practiced early in life the valuable habits of self-denial,
industry, and singleness of purpose. As a result, they enjoy in later life
the success often erroneously attributed to good luck.

Peace of mind comes from not wanting to change others.

Peace of mind comes from not wanting to change others.

Nothing is beneath you if it is in the direction of your life.

Nothing is beneath you if it is in the direction of your life.

First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or
they'll eventually conquer you.

First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or
they'll eventually conquer you.

The inspiration of the almighty gives man understanding.

The inspiration of the almighty gives man understanding.

Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America.

Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America.

Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn.

Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn.

Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only
thing you'll have left is your character.

Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only
thing you'll have left is your character.

That which offends the ear will not easily gain
admission to the mind.

That which offends the ear will not easily gain
admission to the mind.