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The ruin of the human heart is self-interest, which the American merchant calls self-service. We have become a self-service populace, read more
The ruin of the human heart is self-interest, which the American merchant calls self-service. We have become a self-service populace, and all our specious comforts --the automatic elevator, the escalator, the cafeteria --are depriving us of volition and moral and physical energy.
It doesn't matter what we do until we accept ourselves. Once we accept ourselves, it doesn't matter what we do.
It doesn't matter what we do until we accept ourselves. Once we accept ourselves, it doesn't matter what we do.
No matter what our achievements might be, we think well of ourselves only in rare moments. We need people to read more
No matter what our achievements might be, we think well of ourselves only in rare moments. We need people to bear witness against our inner judge, who keeps book on our shortcomings and transgressions. We need people to convince us that we are not as bad as we think we are.
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
It is very dangerous to have your self-worth riding on your results as an athlete.
It is very dangerous to have your self-worth riding on your results as an athlete.
Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom, and being one's own person is its ultimate reward.
Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom, and being one's own person is its ultimate reward.
The greatest foes, and whom we must chiefly combat, are within.
The greatest foes, and whom we must chiefly combat, are within.
One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: cheer read more
One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: cheer up, things could get worse. So I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse.
Self-denial is painful for a moment, but very agreeable in the end.
Self-denial is painful for a moment, but very agreeable in the end.
