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Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the read more
Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.
Indolence is a delightful but distressing state; we must be doing something to be happy. Action is no less necessary read more
Indolence is a delightful but distressing state; we must be doing something to be happy. Action is no less necessary than thought to the instinctive tendencies of the human frame.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men
to do nothing.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men
to do nothing.
I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not read more
I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.
Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as read more
Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.
I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we read more
I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.
Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year.
Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year.
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
