Men stumble over pebbles, never over mountains.

Men stumble over pebbles, never over mountains.

If I could define enlightenment briefly I would say it is "the
quiet acceptance of what is.".

If I could define enlightenment briefly I would say it is "the
quiet acceptance of what is.".

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

To sit in judgment
of those things which you perceive to be wrong or
imperfect is to be one more read more

To sit in judgment
of those things which you perceive to be wrong or
imperfect is to be one more person who is part of judgment, evil or
imperfection.

Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.

Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.

Whoever said, "It's not whether you win or lose that counts,"
probably lost.

Whoever said, "It's not whether you win or lose that counts,"
probably lost.

There is only one success-to be able to live your life in your own way.

There is only one success-to be able to live your life in your own way.

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bended arm for a
pillow-I have still joy in read more

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bended arm for a
pillow-I have still joy in the midst of all these things.

Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their
food, and tyrannize their teachers.

Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their
food, and tyrannize their teachers.