Maxioms by 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.
The actual fact is that in this day Opportunity not only knocks
at your door but is playing an read more
The actual fact is that in this day Opportunity not only knocks
at your door but is playing an anvil chorus on every man's door,
and then lays for the owner around the corner with a club. The
world is in sore need of men who can do things. Indeed, cases
can easily be recalled by every one where Opportunity actually
smashed in the door and collared her candidate and dragged him
forth to success. These cases are exceptional, usually you have
to meet Opportunity half-way. But the only place where you can
get away from Opportunity is to lie down and die. Opportunity
does not trouble dead men, or dead ones who flatter themselves
that they are alive.
The teacher is one who makes two ideas grow where only one grew before.
The teacher is one who makes two ideas grow where only one grew before.
Every spirit makes its house, but as afterwards the house confines the spirit, you had better build well.
Every spirit makes its house, but as afterwards the house confines the spirit, you had better build well.
God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.
God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.
