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Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the read more
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Ambition is a lust that is never quenched, but grows more inflamed and madder by enjoyment.
Ambition is a lust that is never quenched, but grows more inflamed and madder by enjoyment.
Ambition is the last refuge of failure.
Ambition is the last refuge of failure.
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
I strike the stars with by sublime head.
[Lat., Sublimi feriam sidera vertice.]
I strike the stars with by sublime head.
[Lat., Sublimi feriam sidera vertice.]
Oh, sons of earth! attempt ye still to rise.
By mountains pil'd on mountains to the skies?
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Oh, sons of earth! attempt ye still to rise.
By mountains pil'd on mountains to the skies?
Heav'n still with laughter the vain toil surveys,
And buries madmen in the heaps they raise.
Be nice to people on your way up because you might meet 'em on
your way down.
Be nice to people on your way up because you might meet 'em on
your way down.
You are rewarding a teacher poorly if you remain always a pupil.
You are rewarding a teacher poorly if you remain always a pupil.
When ambition ends, happiness begins.
When ambition ends, happiness begins.