It is not the truth that a man possesses, or believes that he possesses, but the earnest effort which he puts forward to reach the truth, which constitutes the worth of a man. For it is not by the possession, but the search after truth that he enlarges his power, wherein alone consists his ever-increasing perfection.
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Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. read more
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.
You're in a much better position to talk with people when they approach
you than when you approach them.
You're in a much better position to talk with people when they approach
you than when you approach them.
Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.
Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.
Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep read more
Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning. - Works and Days.
To be upset over what you don't have is to waste what you do have.
To be upset over what you don't have is to waste what you do have.
I may be crazy but it keeps me from going insane.
I may be crazy but it keeps me from going insane.
A human being's first responsibility is to shake hands with himself.
A human being's first responsibility is to shake hands with himself.
The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.
The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.
You're only lonely if you don't like the person you are alone with.
You're only lonely if you don't like the person you are alone with.
