To the very last, he [Napolean] had a kind of idea, that, namely,
of "la carriere ouverte aux talents"--the read more

To the very last, he [Napolean] had a kind of idea, that, namely,
of "la carriere ouverte aux talents"--the tools to him that can
handle them.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

Humor comes from self-confidence. There's an aggressive element to wit.

Humor comes from self-confidence. There's an aggressive element to wit.

Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.

Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.

Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.

Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.

Danger breeds best on too much confidence.

Danger breeds best on too much confidence.

There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.

There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.