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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Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended, but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind read more
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended, but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward toward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to
improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to
improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.
A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it.
A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it.
The only tyrant I will accept in this world is the "still small
voice" within me.
The only tyrant I will accept in this world is the "still small
voice" within me.
The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity, and execute
with vigor; to sketch out a map of read more
The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity, and execute
with vigor; to sketch out a map of possibilities; and then to treat them
as probabilities.
A man must drive his energy, not be driven by it.
A man must drive his energy, not be driven by it.
Failure is the tuition you pay for success.
Failure is the tuition you pay for success.
Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?
Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?
