We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.

We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Why does a virtuous man take delight in the landscapes? Because the din of the dusty world and the locked-in-ness read more

Why does a virtuous man take delight in the landscapes? Because the din of the dusty world and the locked-in-ness of human habitations are what human nature habitually abhors; while on the contrary, haze, mist, and the haunting spirits of the mountains are what human nature seeks, and yet can rarely find.

There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct,
or more uncertain in its success, than read more

There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct,
or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the
introduction of a new order of things.

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within
himself.

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within
himself.

One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

They never fail who die in a great cause.

They never fail who die in a great cause.

Your goal should be out of reach but not out of sight.

Your goal should be out of reach but not out of sight.

The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.

The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.