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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.
As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, read more
As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, their luster. The more the diamond is cut the brighter it sparkles; and in what seems hard dealing, there God has no end in view but to perfect His people.
No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.
No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.
I'm afraid we have become a nation of plodders, who feel that all problems can be found in books and read more
I'm afraid we have become a nation of plodders, who feel that all problems can be found in books and that the answers are on a certain page.
Voluptuaries, consumed by their senses, always begin by flinging themselves with a great display of frenzy into an abyss. But read more
Voluptuaries, consumed by their senses, always begin by flinging themselves with a great display of frenzy into an abyss. But they survive, they come to the surface again. And they develop a routine of the abyss: "It's four o clock. At five I have my abyss... ".
Failures to heroic minds are the stepping stones to success.
Failures to heroic minds are the stepping stones to success.
Hatred can be overcome only by love.
Hatred can be overcome only by love.
