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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.
The superior man thinks only of virtue; the common man thinks only of
comfort.
The superior man thinks only of virtue; the common man thinks only of
comfort.
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
Fortune sides with him who dares.
Fortune sides with him who dares.
The odds of hitting your target go up dramatically when you aim at it.
The odds of hitting your target go up dramatically when you aim at it.
It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but
I couldn't give it up read more
It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but
I couldn't give it up because by then I was too famous.
Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only
thing you'll have left is your character.
Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only
thing you'll have left is your character.
The reason for the slow progress of the world seems to lie in a single fact. Every man is born read more
The reason for the slow progress of the world seems to lie in a single fact. Every man is born under the yoke, and grows up beneath the oppressions of his age. He can only get a vision of the unselfish forces in the world by appealing to them, and every appeal is a call to arms. If he fights he must fight, not one man, but a conspiracy. He is always at war with a civilization. On his side is proverbial philosophy, a galaxy of invisible saints and sages, and the half-developed consciousness and professions of everybody. Against him is the world, and every selfish passion in his own heart.
What great things would you attempt if you knew you could not fail.
What great things would you attempt if you knew you could not fail.
