The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, read more

Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.

One forgets too easily the difference between a man and his image, and that there is none between the sound read more

One forgets too easily the difference between a man and his image, and that there is none between the sound of his voice on the screen and in real life.

Few persons are made of such strong fiber that they will make a costly outlay when surface work will pass read more

Few persons are made of such strong fiber that they will make a costly outlay when surface work will pass as well in the market.

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?.

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?.

In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is read more

In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest. - The Books in My Life.

Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.

Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.

You cannot make a revolution with silk gloves.

You cannot make a revolution with silk gloves.

This one step -- choosing a goal and sticking to it -- changes everything.

This one step -- choosing a goal and sticking to it -- changes everything.