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So vain is the belief
That the sequestered path has fewest flowers.
So vain is the belief
That the sequestered path has fewest flowers.
Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.
Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.
The art of losing isn't hard to masters; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that read more
The art of losing isn't hard to masters; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster.
Success has made failures of many men.
Success has made failures of many men.
Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.
Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.
Solitude is the nurse of enthusiasm, and enthusiasm is the true
parent of genius. In all ages solitude has read more
Solitude is the nurse of enthusiasm, and enthusiasm is the true
parent of genius. In all ages solitude has been called for--has
been flown to.
Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.
Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.
That he was never less at leisure than when at leisure: nor that
he was ever less alone than read more
That he was never less at leisure than when at leisure: nor that
he was ever less alone than when alone.
[Lat., Nunquam se minus otiosum esse quam cum otiosus; nec minus
solum quam cum solus esset.]
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
