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The misfortunes hardest to bear are these which never came.
The misfortunes hardest to bear are these which never came.
In cities no one is quiet but many are lonely; in the country, people are quiet but few are lonely.
In cities no one is quiet but many are lonely; in the country, people are quiet but few are lonely.
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.
Men worry over the great number of diseases, while doctors worry over the scarcity of effective remedies.
Men worry over the great number of diseases, while doctors worry over the scarcity of effective remedies.
Why don't you want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is that you're in read more
Why don't you want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is that you're in conflict with yourself.
Fear may come true that which one is afraid of.
Fear may come true that which one is afraid of.
Success has made failures of many men.
Success has made failures of many men.
The good Lord gave me a brain that works so fast that in one moment I can worry as much read more
The good Lord gave me a brain that works so fast that in one moment I can worry as much as it would take others a whole year to achieve.
Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.
Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.
