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.

You have to follow the old rule for a while. In fact, once you master
the old rule, you are read more

You have to follow the old rule for a while. In fact, once you master
the old rule, you are then the master-and masters get to change things.

When one is willing and eager, the Gods join in.

When one is willing and eager, the Gods join in.

Turn your scars into stars.

Turn your scars into stars.

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money, power and influence.

Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money, power and influence.

Most people stand on the dock of life waiting for their ship to come in
when deep down inside they read more

Most people stand on the dock of life waiting for their ship to come in
when deep down inside they know it has never left port.

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bended arm for a
pillow-I have still joy in read more

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bended arm for a
pillow-I have still joy in the midst of all these things.

If you want to be a writer-stop talking about it and sit down and write!.

If you want to be a writer-stop talking about it and sit down and write!.