For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had 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.
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Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.
Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.
Maturity is the capacity to endure uncertainty.
Maturity is the capacity to endure uncertainty.
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.
I don't know any parents that look into the eyes of a newborn baby and
say, "How can we screw read more
I don't know any parents that look into the eyes of a newborn baby and
say, "How can we screw this kid up.".
I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you read more
I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you hear it. If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake. Never be afraid to dare.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
Happiness lies in good health and a bad memory.
Happiness lies in good health and a bad memory.
We must become the change we want to see.
We must become the change we want to see.
