They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, read more

They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.

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.

Losing an illusion makes you wiser than finding a truth.

Losing an illusion makes you wiser than finding a truth.

I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which, when you looked at it in the right way, did read more

I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which, when you looked at it in the right way, did not become still more complicated.

You are at enmity with yourself.

You are at enmity with yourself.

What's the use of worrying? It never was worth while, so pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and read more

What's the use of worrying? It never was worth while, so pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and smile, smile, smile.

When we blame, we give away our power.

When we blame, we give away our power.

We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.

We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is week. [Matthew 26:41].

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is week. [Matthew 26:41].