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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,.
It's all happening too fast. I've got to put the brakes on or I'll smack into something.
It's all happening too fast. I've got to put the brakes on or I'll smack into something.
Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now; joy is us and always.
Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now; joy is us and always.
There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.
There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.
Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.
Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.
Make no judgments where you have no compassion.
Make no judgments where you have no compassion.
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other read more
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.
Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.
Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.
It is worse than a crime: it is a mistake.
It is worse than a crime: it is a mistake.
