The question is not whether the system works, but whether we like the way it works. Just because something works read more

The question is not whether the system works, but whether we like the way it works. Just because something works doesn't mean it is desirable. Concentration camps work, if your purpose is to enslave people. Stealing works, if all you care about is money. Lying works, if you don't give a damn about your personal integrity. Literally anything, no matter how monstrously immoral will work, depending on your desires and how you define the term work,.

It's so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to.

It's so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to.

Hard work brings prosperity; playing around brings poverty.

Hard work brings prosperity; playing around brings poverty.

Nature has placed mankind under the government of two
sovereign masters, pain and pleasure...they govern us in all we do, read more

Nature has placed mankind under the government of two
sovereign masters, pain and pleasure...they govern us in all we do, in all
we say, in all we think: every effort we can make to throw off our
subjection, will serve but to demonstrate and confirm it.

I've discovered that numerous peak performers use the skill of mental rehearsal of visualization. They mentally run through important events read more

I've discovered that numerous peak performers use the skill of mental rehearsal of visualization. They mentally run through important events before they happen.

For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.

For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.

What every man needs, regardless of his job or the kind of work he is doing, is a vision of read more

What every man needs, regardless of his job or the kind of work he is doing, is a vision of what his place is and may be. He needs an objective and a purpose. He needs a feeling and a belief that he has some worthwhile thing to do. What this is no one can tell him. It must be his own creation. Its success will be measured by the nature of his vision, what he has done to equip himself, and how well he has performed along the line of its development.

Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

You are beaten to earth?/ Well, well, what's that?/ Come up with a smiling
face,/ It's nothing against you to read more

You are beaten to earth?/ Well, well, what's that?/ Come up with a smiling
face,/ It's nothing against you to fall down flat/ But to lie there-that's
a disgrace.