For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some read more

For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.

Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open.

Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open.

It is not something I must do but something I want to do….

It is not something I must do but something I want to do….

I am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And read more

I am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.

If someone says "can't," that shows you what to do.

If someone says "can't," that shows you what to do.

Nothing has any power over me other than that which I give it through
my conscious thoughts.

Nothing has any power over me other than that which I give it through
my conscious thoughts.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more. - The Writings of read more

We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more. - The Writings of Madame Swetchine.

The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.

The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.