Elbert Hubbard ( 10 of 89 )
A retentive memory is a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.
A retentive memory is a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.
Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.
Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.
You can lead a boy to college, but you cannot make him think.
You can lead a boy to college, but you cannot make him think.
Dignity is a mask we wear to hide our ignorance.
Dignity is a mask we wear to hide our ignorance.
Charity: a thing that begins at home, and usually stays there.
Charity: a thing that begins at home, and usually stays there.
All success consists in this: You are doing something for somebody - benefiting humanity - and the feeling of success read more
All success consists in this: You are doing something for somebody - benefiting humanity - and the feeling of success comes from the consciousness of this. -Elbert Hubbard.
It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.
It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.
A failure is a man who has blundered but is not able to cash in the experience.
A failure is a man who has blundered but is not able to cash in the experience.
Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.
Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.
If pleasures are greatest in anticipation, just remember that this is also true of trouble.
If pleasures are greatest in anticipation, just remember that this is also true of trouble.