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Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don't succeed, try another way. For every read more
Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don't succeed, try another way. For every obstacle there is a solution. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The greatest mistake is giving up.
The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.
The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.
Obstacles cannot crush me. Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change read more
Obstacles cannot crush me. Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.
A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them read more
A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them on every side and at every moment; and even obstacles and opposition will but make us "like the fabled specter-ships," which sail the fastest in the very teeth of the wind.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; 'Tis dearness read more
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; 'Tis dearness only that gives everything its value.
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles read more
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats.
When you get right down to the root of the meaning of the word "succeed," you find that it simply read more
When you get right down to the root of the meaning of the word "succeed," you find that it simply means to follow through.
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you read more
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.