The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it, and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to read more

I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it, and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else; hard work and realizing what is opportunity and what isn't.

Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in read more

Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in danger of lacking meaning; quite the contrary, we are gorged with meaning and it is killing us.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

Thorough preparation makes its own luck.

Thorough preparation makes its own luck.

Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's read more

Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's good for you!

The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.

The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.

Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.

Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.

There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.

There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.