Lack of something to feel important about is almost the greatest tragedy a man may have.

Lack of something to feel important about is almost the greatest tragedy a man may have.

Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not.

Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not.

A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.

A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?

Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

I don't want to live. I want to love first, and live incidentally.

I don't want to live. I want to love first, and live incidentally.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and read more

Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and inspirit and compose the souls of men.