Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been read more

Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans -- born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace.

You make mistakes. Mistakes don't make you.

You make mistakes. Mistakes don't make you.

You can lay down and die, or you can get up and fight, but that's it -- there's no turning read more

You can lay down and die, or you can get up and fight, but that's it -- there's no turning back.

Those who always wait for someone or something to push them to act in line with their purpose may never read more

Those who always wait for someone or something to push them to act in line with their purpose may never achieve anything great in their lives.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

The ultimate creative capacity of the brain may be, for all practical purposes, infinite.

The ultimate creative capacity of the brain may be, for all practical purposes, infinite.

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.

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act also.

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act also.

Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star.

Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star.