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.

The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those
who try to do nothing and read more

The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those
who try to do nothing and succeed.

There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his read more

There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. [Ecclesiastes 2:24].

The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else.

The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else.

Happiness is not pleasure, it's victory.

Happiness is not pleasure, it's victory.

The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an
invitation to dinner without giving read more

The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an
invitation to dinner without giving an excuse.

When you get something for nothing, you just haven't been billed for it
yet.

When you get something for nothing, you just haven't been billed for it
yet.

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is read more

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is inspiration.

It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.

It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.