Many are called but few get up.

Many are called but few get up.

Only the hand that erases can write the true thing.

Only the hand that erases can write the true thing.

Before you can see the light, you have to deal with the darkness.

Before you can see the light, you have to deal with the darkness.

Good behavior is the last refuge of mediocrity.

Good behavior is the last refuge of mediocrity.

Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision.

Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision.

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not
a thing to be read more

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not
a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.

Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen.

Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen.

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.

It is up to us to give ourselves recognition. If we wait for it to come from others, we feel read more

It is up to us to give ourselves recognition. If we wait for it to come from others, we feel resentful when it doesn't, and when it does, we may well reject it.