The first principle of ethical power is Purpose... By purpose, I
don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you read more

The first principle of ethical power is Purpose... By purpose, I
don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are
always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have
of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want
to lead.

A thick skin is a gift from God.

A thick skin is a gift from God.

Humanity has only scratched the surface of its real potential.

Humanity has only scratched the surface of its real potential.

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

A man is a worker. If he is not that he is nothing.

A man is a worker. If he is not that he is nothing.

We will receive not what we idly wish for but what we justly earn. Our
rewards will always be in read more

We will receive not what we idly wish for but what we justly earn. Our
rewards will always be in exact proportion to our service.

Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters. - Letters read more

Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters. - Letters to Young Men.

Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at
fifteen your double, and after that, your friend read more

Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at
fifteen your double, and after that, your friend or your foe depending on
his bringing up.

Happiness lies in good health and a bad memory.

Happiness lies in good health and a bad memory.