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One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have
only interest.
One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have
only interest.
When one is willing and eager, the Gods join in.
When one is willing and eager, the Gods join in.
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed read more
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed. - 1963.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be read more
I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
We will receive not what we idly wish for but what we justly earn. Our
rewards will always be in read more
We will receive not what we idly wish for but what we justly earn. Our
rewards will always be in exact proportion to our service.
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six read more
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six crumbs. Stooping by the coffin
lid waiting for something to rise as the something's always did. Imagine
His surprise, bellowing above the general noise, "Where is Effie? She
was dead." Back to God in a tiny voice: "My name's Maybe."
The first crumb said. The number two crumb picked up the song.
"Might, I'm called. I've done no wrong." Cried the third crumb,
"I am Should. Here's our little brother Could and my big sister
Would. Don't punish us for we've been good." And the last crumb, with
some shame, whispered unto God, "My name is Must and with the others,
we've been Effie, who isn't alive and never was. Cross the threshold have
no dread. Lift the sheet back in this way.
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
