There is no expedient to which a man will go to avoid the real labor of
thinking.

There is no expedient to which a man will go to avoid the real labor of
thinking.

There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

Discipline is wisdom and vice versa.

Discipline is wisdom and vice versa.

One hour of life, crowded to the full with glorious action, and filled
with noble risks, is worth whole years read more

One hour of life, crowded to the full with glorious action, and filled
with noble risks, is worth whole years of those mean observances of paltry
decorum, in which men steal through existence, like sluggish waters
through a marsh, without either honour or observation.

Happiness is a continuation of happenings which are not resisted.

Happiness is a continuation of happenings which are not resisted.

God doesn't seek for golden vessels, and does not ask for silver ones, but He must have clean ones.

God doesn't seek for golden vessels, and does not ask for silver ones, but He must have clean ones.

Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.

Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong.

Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong.