Genius is entitled to respect only when it promotes the peace and improves the happiness of mankind.

Genius is entitled to respect only when it promotes the peace and improves the happiness of mankind.

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents
are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, read more

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents
are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to
us. We have to build it piece by piece-by thought, choice, courage and
determination.

I believe the sign of maturity is accepting deferred gratification.

I believe the sign of maturity is accepting deferred gratification.

Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she
would come in and sink my read more

Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she
would come in and sink my boats.

In Texas, years ago, almost all of the oil came from surface operations.
Then someone got the idea that there read more

In Texas, years ago, almost all of the oil came from surface operations.
Then someone got the idea that there were greater sources of supply deeper
down. A well was drilled five thousand feet deep. The result? A gusher.
Too many of us operate on the surface. We never go deep enough to find
supernatural resources. The result is, we never operate at our best. More
time and investment is involved to go deep but a gusher will pay off.

It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.

It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.

For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some read more

For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

Integrity is the essence of everything successful.

Integrity is the essence of everything successful.