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A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more
A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.
Passion costs me too much to bestow it on every trifle. (1640).
Passion costs me too much to bestow it on every trifle. (1640).
Only the curious will learn and only the resolute overcome the
obstacles to learning. The quest quotient has always excited read more
Only the curious will learn and only the resolute overcome the
obstacles to learning. The quest quotient has always excited me more than
the intelligence quotient.
Appreciative words are the most powerful force for good on earth!
Appreciative words are the most powerful force for good on earth!
What you are will show in what you do.
What you are will show in what you do.
Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture.
Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture.
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
Nothing is so contagious as an example. We never do great
or great evil without bringing about more of the read more
Nothing is so contagious as an example. We never do great
or great evil without bringing about more of the same on the part of
others.
You can lay down and die, or you can get up and fight, but that's it -- there's no turning read more
You can lay down and die, or you can get up and fight, but that's it -- there's no turning back.
