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.
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It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishment the
scroll. I am the master of my fate. read more
It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishment the
scroll. I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.
Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly.
Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly.
You are important enough to ask and you are blessed enough to receive
back.
You are important enough to ask and you are blessed enough to receive
back.
My wife isn't married to me forever; she's married to me for good. That
keeps me on my toes.
My wife isn't married to me forever; she's married to me for good. That
keeps me on my toes.
Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make read more
Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans. Aim high in hope and work. Remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die.
Though I might travel afar, I will meet only what I carry with
me, for every man is amirror. We read more
Though I might travel afar, I will meet only what I carry with
me, for every man is amirror. We see only ourselves reflected in
those around us. Their attitudes and actions are only a reflection of our
own. The whole world and its condition has its counter parts within us
all. Turn the gaze inward. Correct yourself and your world will
change.
It's not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to
what those events mean.
It's not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to
what those events mean.
The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact
measure of the height to read more
The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact
measure of the height to which you can aspire to reach.
If wisdom were offered me with the provision that I should keep it shut
up and refrain from declaring it, read more
If wisdom were offered me with the provision that I should keep it shut
up and refrain from declaring it, I should refuse. There's no delight in
owning anything unshared.
