Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep read more

Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning. - Works and Days.

Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is read more

Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.

Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.

Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.

I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.

I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.

Failure is the tuition you pay for success.

Failure is the tuition you pay for success.

A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that
possesses the mind.

A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that
possesses the mind.

Good, better, best; never let it rest till your good is better and your better is best.

Good, better, best; never let it rest till your good is better and your better is best.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can read more

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.

One we discover how to appreciate the timeless values in our daily experiences, we can enjoy the best things in read more

One we discover how to appreciate the timeless values in our daily experiences, we can enjoy the best things in life.