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.
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A man is not rightly conditioned until he is a happy, healthy, and
prosperous being; and happiness, health, and prosperity read more
A man is not rightly conditioned until he is a happy, healthy, and
prosperous being; and happiness, health, and prosperity are the result of
a harmonious adjustment of the inner with the outer of the man with his
surroundings.
Luck sometimes visits a fool, but it never sits down with him.
Luck sometimes visits a fool, but it never sits down with him.
Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they
think laughable.
Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they
think laughable.
It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act also.
It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act also.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
You don't need an explanation for everything, Recognize that there are such things as miracles -- events for which there read more
You don't need an explanation for everything, Recognize that there are such things as miracles -- events for which there are no ready explanations. Later knowledge may explain those events quite easily.
Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
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.
The real challenge (in life) is to choose, hold, and operate
through intelligent, uplifting, and fully empowering beliefs.
The real challenge (in life) is to choose, hold, and operate
through intelligent, uplifting, and fully empowering beliefs.
