A pile of rocks ceases to be a rock when somebody contemplates it with the
idea of a cathedral in read more

A pile of rocks ceases to be a rock when somebody contemplates it with the
idea of a cathedral in mind.

Every situation-nay, every moment-is of infinite worth; for it is the
representative of a whole eternity.

Every situation-nay, every moment-is of infinite worth; for it is the
representative of a whole eternity.

The only thing that we know is that we know nothing and that is the
highest flight of human wisdom.

The only thing that we know is that we know nothing and that is the
highest flight of human wisdom.

Whatever kind of word thou speakest, the like shalt thou bear.

Whatever kind of word thou speakest, the like shalt thou bear.

We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has ever been
accomplished without enthusiasm.

We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has ever been
accomplished without enthusiasm.

Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

In addition to self-awareness, imagination and conscience, it is the
fourth human endowment-independent will-that really makes effective
self-management possible. It read more

In addition to self-awareness, imagination and conscience, it is the
fourth human endowment-independent will-that really makes effective
self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices
and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to act rather than
to be acted upon, to proactively carry out the program we have developed
through the other three endowments. Empowerment comes from learning how to
use this great endowment in the decisions we make every day.

Sometimes the answer to prayer is not that it changes life, but that it
changes you.

Sometimes the answer to prayer is not that it changes life, but that it
changes you.

Firmness in enduring and exertion is a character I always wish to possess. I have always despised the whining yelp read more

Firmness in enduring and exertion is a character I always wish to possess. I have always despised the whining yelp of complaint and cowardly resolve.