I admire people who are suited to the contemplative life. They can sit inside themselves like honey in a jar and just be. It's wonderful to have someone like that around, you always feel you can count on them. You can go away and come back, you can change your mind and your hairdo and your politics, and when you get through doing all these upsetting things, you look around and there they are, just the way they were, just being.
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I cannot afford to waste my time making money.
I cannot afford to waste my time making money.
If this were a logical world, men would ride side saddle.
If this were a logical world, men would ride side saddle.
We are made for larger ends than Earth can encompass. Oh, let us be true to our exalted destiny.
We are made for larger ends than Earth can encompass. Oh, let us be true to our exalted destiny.
If you haven't got the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over?
If you haven't got the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over?
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Write down the most important things you have to do tomorrow. Now, number them in the order of their true importance. The first thing tomorrow morning, start working on an item Number 1, and stay with it until completed. Then take item Number the same way. Then Num!, and so on. Don't worry if you don't complete everything on the schedule. At least you will have completed the most important projects before getting to the less important ones.
You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.
You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.
I think my securities far outweigh my insecurities. I am not nearly as afraid of myself and my imagination as read more
I think my securities far outweigh my insecurities. I am not nearly as afraid of myself and my imagination as I used to be.
Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.
Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.
