A pile of rocks ceases to be a rock when somebody contemplates it with the
idea of a cathedral in read more

A pile of rocks ceases to be a rock when somebody contemplates it with the
idea of a cathedral in mind.

Virtue is its own reward.

Virtue is its own reward.

It is not whether your words or actions are tough or gentle; it
is the spirit behind your actions and read more

It is not whether your words or actions are tough or gentle; it
is the spirit behind your actions and words that announces your inner
state.

Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.

Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.

Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human
being. Each of us owes deepest thanks read more

Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human
being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this
light.

To be upset over what you don't have is to waste what you do have.

To be upset over what you don't have is to waste what you do have.

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.

Let us watch well our beginnings, and results will manage themselves.

Let us watch well our beginnings, and results will manage themselves.

Only the curious will learn and only the resolute overcome the
obstacles to learning. The quest quotient has always excited read more

Only the curious will learn and only the resolute overcome the
obstacles to learning. The quest quotient has always excited me more than
the intelligence quotient.