Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make read more

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans. Aim high in hope and work. Remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die.

It is necessary to try to surpass one's self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life.

It is necessary to try to surpass one's self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life.

The only people who never fail are those who never try.

The only people who never fail are those who never try.

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or
present are certain to miss read more

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or
present are certain to miss the future.

The effects of our actions may be postponed but they are never lost. There is an inevitable reward for good read more

The effects of our actions may be postponed but they are never lost. There is an inevitable reward for good deeds and an inescapable punishment for bad. Meditate upon this truth, and seek always to earn good wages from Destiny.

Attitudes are more important than facts.

Attitudes are more important than facts.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up read more

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. - The Art of Worldy Wisdom, 1647.

Putting off an easy thing makes it hard, and putting off a hard one makes it impossible.

Putting off an easy thing makes it hard, and putting off a hard one makes it impossible.

Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes it obstructs your vision.

Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes it obstructs your vision.