The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Unprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking,
unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved-to write a read more

Unprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking,
unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved-to write a book.

Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be
happy.

Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be
happy.

Given a big enough why people can bear almost any how.

Given a big enough why people can bear almost any how.

There is no time like the pleasant.

There is no time like the pleasant.

If one desires a change, one must be that change before that
change can take place.

If one desires a change, one must be that change before that
change can take place.

Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteeen.

Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteeen.

Great minds must be ready not only to take opportunities, but to make
them.

Great minds must be ready not only to take opportunities, but to make
them.

Do it, dump it, or change it.

Do it, dump it, or change it.