One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius.

One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius.

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win
unless you hate them—and then you destroy read more

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win
unless you hate them—and then you destroy yourself.

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.

After enlightenment, the laundry.

After enlightenment, the laundry.

People travel and wonder at the heights of mountains, at
the huge waves of the seas, at the long course read more

People travel and wonder at the heights of mountains, at
the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of
rivers, at the vast compass of the oceans, at the circular motion of the
stars, and they pass themselves without even wondering.

While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the
other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior.

While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the
other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior.

They always win who side with God.

They always win who side with God.

There are no ordinary moments.

There are no ordinary moments.

There has never been a statue erected to the memory of someone who let
well enough alone.

There has never been a statue erected to the memory of someone who let
well enough alone.