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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.
I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.
I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.
It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our
walking is our preaching.
It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our
walking is our preaching.
To reach a great height a person needs to have great depth.
To reach a great height a person needs to have great depth.
A liberally educated person meets new ideas with curiosity and
fascination. An illiberally educated person meets new ideas with fear.
A liberally educated person meets new ideas with curiosity and
fascination. An illiberally educated person meets new ideas with fear.
Nothing would be done at all if a man waited until he could
do it so well that no one read more
Nothing would be done at all if a man waited until he could
do it so well that no one could find fault with it.
We catch on to the truth and technique of expectation in those rare
moments when we are stirred by an read more
We catch on to the truth and technique of expectation in those rare
moments when we are stirred by an awareness of a guidance seemingly higher
and greater than our own, when for a little while we are taken over by a
force and an intelligence above and beyond those commonly felt. Confident
and free, filled with wonder and ready acceptance, we permit ourselves to
be taken over by our unquestioning self.
Great minds must be ready not only to take opportunities, but to make
them.
Great minds must be ready not only to take opportunities, but to make
them.
To speak and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise
man speaks.
To speak and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise
man speaks.
