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.

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.

There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one's maximum potential must be built on a read more

There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.

A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.

A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.

Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure.

Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure.

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act also.

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act also.

For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.

For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.

I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun.

I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun.

Whatever you do, don't do it halfway.

Whatever you do, don't do it halfway.