Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always like it the least.

Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always like it the least.

Character is more important than intelligence for success.

Character is more important than intelligence for success.

Don't take life seriously because you can't come out of it alive.

Don't take life seriously because you can't come out of it alive.

When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves, there is no longer any need to read more

When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves, there is no longer any need to ask permission of someone.

Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look read more

Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.

The problem with most people is that they think with their hopes or fears or wishes rather than their minds.

The problem with most people is that they think with their hopes or fears or wishes rather than their minds.

Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.

Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.