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As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way.
As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way.
Those who commence deliberately. They plod on. They stick to it. They persevere and finally reap their rewards.
Those who commence deliberately. They plod on. They stick to it. They persevere and finally reap their rewards.
The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and read more
The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.
Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you read more
Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them... they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.
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 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.
The mere fact that you have obstacles to overcome is in your favor...
The mere fact that you have obstacles to overcome is in your favor...
The greatest obstacle to progress is prejudice.
The greatest obstacle to progress is prejudice.
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.
