One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius.

One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius.

Humor is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of man's
superiority to all that befalls him.

Humor is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of man's
superiority to all that befalls him.

Be a spot on the ground where nothing is growing, where something
might be planted, a seed, from the Absolute.

Be a spot on the ground where nothing is growing, where something
might be planted, a seed, from the Absolute.

Having more money does not insure happiness. People with ten million
dollars are no happier than people with nine million read more

Having more money does not insure happiness. People with ten million
dollars are no happier than people with nine million dollars.

From error to error, one discovers the entire truth.

From error to error, one discovers the entire truth.

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

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

I was brought up in the great tradition of the late nineteenth century:
that a writer never complains, never explains read more

I was brought up in the great tradition of the late nineteenth century:
that a writer never complains, never explains and never disdains.

The road winds up the hill to meet the height; Beyond the locust hedge it curves from sight -- And read more

The road winds up the hill to meet the height; Beyond the locust hedge it curves from sight -- And yet no man would foolishly contend. That where he sees it not, it makes an end.

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

Because of a great love, one is courageous.