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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We are hoarding potentials so great that they are just about
unimaginable.
We are hoarding potentials so great that they are just about
unimaginable.
You are beaten to earth?/ Well, well, what's that?/ Come up with a smiling
face,/ It's nothing against you to read more
You are beaten to earth?/ Well, well, what's that?/ Come up with a smiling
face,/ It's nothing against you to fall down flat/ But to lie there-that's
a disgrace.
The nearest way to glory is to strive to be what you wish to be thought
to be.
The nearest way to glory is to strive to be what you wish to be thought
to be.
Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.
Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.
If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.
If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
What happens to a man is less significant than what happens within him.
What happens to a man is less significant than what happens within him.
What does not destroy me, makes me strong. [Or, What doesn't kill you
makes you stronger.].
What does not destroy me, makes me strong. [Or, What doesn't kill you
makes you stronger.].
He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy.
He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy.
