Let this be understood, then, at starting; that the patient conquest of difficulties which rise in the regular and legitimate read more

Let this be understood, then, at starting; that the patient conquest of difficulties which rise in the regular and legitimate channels of business and enterprise is not only essential in securing the success which you seek but it is essential to that preparation of your mind, requisite for the enjoyment of your successes, and for retaining them when gained. So, day by day, and week by week; so month after month, and year after year, work on, and in that process gain strength and symmetry, and nerve and knowledge, that when success, patiently and bravely worked for, shall come, it may find you prepared to receive it and keep it,.

The human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly read more

The human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.

The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.

The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.

I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years.

I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years.

Sometimes you see a person, and you wonder why you don't spend more time with that person, because they're like read more

Sometimes you see a person, and you wonder why you don't spend more time with that person, because they're like one of your favorite people. And then they say something and you remember why you don't.

I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like read more

I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like me again!" I'm thinking, "I should hope not! If I don't want you, why would I want someone like you."

It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love one's neighbor.

It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love one's neighbor.

I have been faithful to thee, Cynara, in my fashion.

I have been faithful to thee, Cynara, in my fashion.

Fortune always fights on the side of the prudent.

Fortune always fights on the side of the prudent.