If a man can see both sides of a problem, you know that none of his money
is tied up read more

If a man can see both sides of a problem, you know that none of his money
is tied up in it.

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

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

When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not read more

When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it.

If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are
headed.

If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are
headed.

It is necessary to try to surpass one's self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life.

It is necessary to try to surpass one's self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life.

For a long time it has seemed to me that life was about to begin; Real
life. But there was read more

For a long time it has seemed to me that life was about to begin; Real
life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be got
through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt
to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these
obstacles were my life.

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.

You put together the best team that you can with the players you've got, and replace those who aren't good read more

You put together the best team that you can with the players you've got, and replace those who aren't good enough.

Wise old owl lived in an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The
less he spoke the read more

Wise old owl lived in an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The
less he spoke the more he heard: Why can't we all be like that bird.