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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What is in the end to be thrown down, Begins by being first set on high.
What is in the end to be thrown down, Begins by being first set on high.
We grow small trying to be great.
We grow small trying to be great.
Praise out of season, or tactlessly bestowed, can freeze the heart as much as blame.
Praise out of season, or tactlessly bestowed, can freeze the heart as much as blame.
Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.
Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.
Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in
the recognition.
Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in
the recognition.
It is not necessary to hope in order to understand, nor to succeed in order to persevere.
It is not necessary to hope in order to understand, nor to succeed in order to persevere.
Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you learn to do it well.
Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you learn to do it well.
The Los Angeles riots were not caused by the Rodney King verdict. The
Los Angeles riots were caused by rioters.
The Los Angeles riots were not caused by the Rodney King verdict. The
Los Angeles riots were caused by rioters.
Trying is a part of failing. If you are afraid to fail then you're afraid to try.
Trying is a part of failing. If you are afraid to fail then you're afraid to try.
