It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.

If life were measured by accomplishments, most of us would die in infancy.

If life were measured by accomplishments, most of us would die in infancy.

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.

The future is not a gift -- it is an achievement.

The future is not a gift -- it is an achievement.

So much to do, so little done, such things to be.

So much to do, so little done, such things to be.

Every man who is high up loves to think that he has done it all himself; and the wife smiles, read more

Every man who is high up loves to think that he has done it all himself; and the wife smiles, and lets it go at that.

desires are dreams,if they are not transformed into deeds..

desires are dreams,if they are not transformed into deeds..

For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.

For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.

High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.

High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.