There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and
for height.

Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and
for height.

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are read more

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your
goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you've really got a problem
. . . Problems are like landmarks of progress.

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they
were to success when they gave up.

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they
were to success when they gave up.

It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

The one who pursues revenge should dig two graves.

The one who pursues revenge should dig two graves.

Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of
knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.

Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of
knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.

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

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