'Tis not in mortals to command success,
But we'll do more, Sempronius,--
We'll deserve it.

'Tis not in mortals to command success,
But we'll do more, Sempronius,--
We'll deserve it.

Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that read more

Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, that is way great spiritual giants are produced.

The ancestor of every action is a thought.

The ancestor of every action is a thought.

Don't wait. The time will never be just right.

Don't wait. The time will never be just right.

Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.

Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.

Success is counted sweetest by those who never succeed.

Success is counted sweetest by those who never succeed.

These poor mistaken people think they shine, and they do indeed,
but it is as putrefaction shines,--in the dark.

These poor mistaken people think they shine, and they do indeed,
but it is as putrefaction shines,--in the dark.

Of every noble action the intent
Is to give worth reward, vice punishment.

Of every noble action the intent
Is to give worth reward, vice punishment.

Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year.

Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year.