Nothing is too small to know and nothing too big to attempt.

Nothing is too small to know and nothing too big to attempt.

Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are found and
perfected by degrees, by often handling read more

Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are found and
perfected by degrees, by often handling and polishing, as bears
leisurely lick their clubs into shape.

Our pleasures and our discontents,
Are rounds by which we may ascend.

Our pleasures and our discontents,
Are rounds by which we may ascend.

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.

We grow because we struggle, we learn and overcome.

We grow because we struggle, we learn and overcome.

The ultimate aim of the ego is not to see something, but to be something.

The ultimate aim of the ego is not to see something, but to be something.

People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing. A leader's job read more

People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing. A leader's job is to help people have vision of their potential.

A lover of Jesus and of the truth . . . can lift himself above
himself in spirit.
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A lover of Jesus and of the truth . . . can lift himself above
himself in spirit.
[Lat., Amator Jesu et veritatis . . . potest se . . . elevare
supra seipsum in spiritu.]