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You will be better advised to watch what we do instead of what we say.
You will be better advised to watch what we do instead of what we say.
Zeus hates busybodies and those who do too much.
Zeus hates busybodies and those who do too much.
Our grandly business undoubtedly is, not to see what lies dimly
at a distance, but to do what lies read more
Our grandly business undoubtedly is, not to see what lies dimly
at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.
I can't stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.
I can't stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.
Our grand business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at read more
Our grand business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.
Think like a man of action and act like a man of thought.
Think like a man of action and act like a man of thought.
Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties read more
Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.
Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.
Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.