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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You never become a howling success by just howling.
You never become a howling success by just howling.
Determination is the wake-up call to the human will.
Determination is the wake-up call to the human will.
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.
We need to learn to set our course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.
We need to learn to set our course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.
It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but
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It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but
I couldn't give it up because by then I was too famous.
Nature goes her own way and all that to us seems an exception is really
according to order.
Nature goes her own way and all that to us seems an exception is really
according to order.
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.
It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.
It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.
