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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It is necessary to try to surpass one's self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life.
It is necessary to try to surpass one's self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life.
Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile I caught hell for.
Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile I caught hell for.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you
want.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you
want.
Happiness is a journey...not a destination.
Happiness is a journey...not a destination.
Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win
unless you hate them—and then you destroy read more
Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win
unless you hate them—and then you destroy yourself.
I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to
pleasure.
I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to
pleasure.
There has never been a statue erected to the memory of someone who let
well enough alone.
There has never been a statue erected to the memory of someone who let
well enough alone.
Be true to the best you know. This is your high ideal. If you do your best, you cannot do read more
Be true to the best you know. This is your high ideal. If you do your best, you cannot do more.
You have to believe in yourself.
You have to believe in yourself.
