The ultimate function of prophecy is not to tell the future, but to make it. Your successful past will block read more

The ultimate function of prophecy is not to tell the future, but to make it. Your successful past will block your visions of the future.

Have no fear of perfection-you'll never reach it.

Have no fear of perfection-you'll never reach it.

The last thing we decide in writing a book is what to put first.

The last thing we decide in writing a book is what to put first.

When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a
half.

When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a
half.

There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability.
It is the ability to recognize ability.

There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability.
It is the ability to recognize ability.

I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience.

I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience.

The real secret to success is enthusiasm.

The real secret to success is enthusiasm.

Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, read more

Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win
unless you hate them—and then you destroy read more

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win
unless you hate them—and then you destroy yourself.