I would rather attempt something great and fail than attempt to do
nothing and succeed.

I would rather attempt something great and fail than attempt to do
nothing and succeed.

It is an article of faith in my creed to pick the man who does not take himself seriously, but read more

It is an article of faith in my creed to pick the man who does not take himself seriously, but does take his work seriously.

Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers
you.

Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers
you.

We're all pilgrims on the same journey-but some pilgrims have better
road maps.

We're all pilgrims on the same journey-but some pilgrims have better
road maps.

Men are more important than tools. If you don't believe so, put a good tool into the hands of a read more

Men are more important than tools. If you don't believe so, put a good tool into the hands of a poor workman.

The Three great mysteries: air to a bird, water to a fish, mankind to
himself.

The Three great mysteries: air to a bird, water to a fish, mankind to
himself.

Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the problem.

Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the problem.

Any time you try to win everything, you must be willing to lose everything.

Any time you try to win everything, you must be willing to lose everything.

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You read more

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You might experiment with using the cultivation of generosity as
a vehicle for deep self-observation and inquiry as well as an exercise in
giving. A good place to start is with yourself. See if you can give
yourself gifts that may be true blessings, such as self-acceptance, or
some time each day with no purpose. Practice feeling deserving enough to
accept these gifts without obligation-to simply receive from yourself, and
from the universe.