In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous

Worry -- a God, invisible but omnipotent. It steals the bloom from the cheek and lightness from the pulse; it read more

Worry -- a God, invisible but omnipotent. It steals the bloom from the cheek and lightness from the pulse; it takes away the appetite, and turns the hair gray.

Early in my business career I learned the folly of worrying about anything. I have always worked as hard as read more

Early in my business career I learned the folly of worrying about anything. I have always worked as hard as I could, but when a thing went wrong and could not be righted, I dismissed it from my mind.

There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.

Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed read more

There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever.

Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people

Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people