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A wise unselfishness is not a surrender of yourself to the wishes of anyone, but only to the best discoverable read more
A wise unselfishness is not a surrender of yourself to the wishes of anyone, but only to the best discoverable course of action.
He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.
He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.
One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: cheer read more
One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: cheer up, things could get worse. So I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse.
Self-denial is painful for a moment, but very agreeable in the end.
Self-denial is painful for a moment, but very agreeable in the end.
Self-respect permeates every aspect of your life.
Self-respect permeates every aspect of your life.
No more duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theater of life than simple loyalty to read more
No more duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theater of life than simple loyalty to their best convictions.
A person's worth is contingent upon who he is, not upon what he does, or how much he has. The read more
A person's worth is contingent upon who he is, not upon what he does, or how much he has. The worth of a person, or a thing, or an idea, is in being, not in doing, not in having.
It is very dangerous to have your self-worth riding on your results as an athlete.
It is very dangerous to have your self-worth riding on your results as an athlete.
I have never been contained except I made the prison.
I have never been contained except I made the prison.
