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.

Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

You will find only what you bring in.

You will find only what you bring in.

It's so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to.

It's so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to.

What is to give light must endure the burning.

What is to give light must endure the burning.

I am his mistress. His work is his wife.

I am his mistress. His work is his wife.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership
determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.

Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership
determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.

When one door closes, another opens: but we often look so long and so
regretfully upon the closed door that read more

When one door closes, another opens: but we often look so long and so
regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has
opened for us.