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Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the read more
Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the game, an hour may be a year, a single day's work an achievement for eternity.
Many times I wondered whether my achievement was worth the loneliness I experienced, but now I realize the price was read more
Many times I wondered whether my achievement was worth the loneliness I experienced, but now I realize the price was small.
Death comes to all but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold.
Death comes to all but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold.
The sports page records people's accomplishments, the front page usually records nothing, but man's failures.
The sports page records people's accomplishments, the front page usually records nothing, but man's failures.
The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality
The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality
Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.
Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.
Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all success, all achievement in real life grows.
Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all success, all achievement in real life grows.
Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people
Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people
What we don't need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is read more
What we don't need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.
