A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.

In some sense man is a microcosm of the universe; therefore what man is,
is a clue to the universe. read more

In some sense man is a microcosm of the universe; therefore what man is,
is a clue to the universe. We are enfolded in the universe.

Snow and adolescence are the only problems that disappear if you ignore
them long enough.

Snow and adolescence are the only problems that disappear if you ignore
them long enough.

One extends one's limits only by exceeding them.

One extends one's limits only by exceeding them.

Making a success of the job at hand is the best step toward the kind you want.

Making a success of the job at hand is the best step toward the kind you want.

A team is a team is a team. Shakespeare said that many times.

A team is a team is a team. Shakespeare said that many times.

Before you can do something you must first be something.

Before you can do something you must first be something.

It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.

It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.

We make a vessel from a lump of clay; It is the space inside the vessel that makes it useful. read more

We make a vessel from a lump of clay; It is the space inside the vessel that makes it useful. ... Thus, while the tangible has advantages, It is the intangible that makes it useful.