Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making read more

Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool of himself. - All About Ourselves and Other Essays.

The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything -- and it works.

The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything -- and it works.

Every single life only becomes great when the individual sets upon a
goal or goals which they really believe in, read more

Every single life only becomes great when the individual sets upon a
goal or goals which they really believe in, which they can really commit
themselves to, which they can put their whole heart and soul into.

An ounce of hypocracy is worth a pound of ambition.

An ounce of hypocracy is worth a pound of ambition.

We will by conscious command evolve cerebral centers which will permit
us to use powers that we now are not read more

We will by conscious command evolve cerebral centers which will permit
us to use powers that we now are not even capable of imagining.

Intimate or drastic elements in the work of others are untouchable and should not be commented upon even in their read more

Intimate or drastic elements in the work of others are untouchable and should not be commented upon even in their absence. Private conflicts, quarrels, sentiments, animosities are unavoidable in any human group. It is our duty towards creation to keep these in check in so far as they might deform and wreck the work process.

Fall down seven times, stand up eight.

Fall down seven times, stand up eight.

The gods only laugh when people ask them for money.

The gods only laugh when people ask them for money.

Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.

Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.