A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

He who hesitates is probably right.

He who hesitates is probably right.

You grow up the first day you have your first good laugh-at yourself.

You grow up the first day you have your first good laugh-at yourself.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.

If it's worth doing, it's worth doing badly.
(on not perfectionism
to put things off)
.

If it's worth doing, it's worth doing badly.
(on not perfectionism
to put things off)
.

Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.

Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.

She got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them. on Eleanor
Roosevelt.

She got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them. on Eleanor
Roosevelt.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten
years, plant trees; if read more

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten
years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.