Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability.

Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability.

Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know
in order to find out what we do read more

Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know
in order to find out what we do not know....Hence, to think creatively, we
must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted.

Intimate or drastic elements in the work of others are untouchable and should not be commented upon even in their read more

Intimate or drastic elements in the work of others are untouchable and should not be commented upon even in their absence. Private conflicts, quarrels, sentiments, animosities are unavoidable in any human group. It is our duty towards creation to keep these in check in so far as they might deform and wreck the work process.

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

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.

A vision without a task is but a dream. A task without a vision is
drudgery. A vision with a read more

A vision without a task is but a dream. A task without a vision is
drudgery. A vision with a task is the hope of the world.

Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.

Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.

There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best
of us, that read more

There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best
of us, that it ill behooves any of us to find fault with the rest of us.

Sever the ignorant doubt in your heart with the sword of
self-knowledge. Observe your discipline. Arise.

Sever the ignorant doubt in your heart with the sword of
self-knowledge. Observe your discipline. Arise.

In order to conquer, what we need is to dare, still to dare, and always to dare.

In order to conquer, what we need is to dare, still to dare, and always to dare.