The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we
call luck.

The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we
call luck.

You are seeking joy and peace in far-off places. But
the spring of joy is in your heart. The haven read more

You are seeking joy and peace in far-off places. But
the spring of joy is in your heart. The haven of peace is in yourself.

A "should" is a "have to" with no teeth; it is dead
energy.

A "should" is a "have to" with no teeth; it is dead
energy.

It takes only one other person to say it's so—one other point of
reality—to make something real.

It takes only one other person to say it's so—one other point of
reality—to make something real.

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make read more

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans. Aim high in hope and work. Remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die.

Concentrate on finding your goal, then concentrate on reaching it.

Concentrate on finding your goal, then concentrate on reaching it.

If you're a champion, you have to have it in your heart.

If you're a champion, you have to have it in your heart.

The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an
invitation to dinner without giving read more

The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an
invitation to dinner without giving an excuse.

Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal read more

Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes
are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly, steadily,
enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a
fitting climax for the journey.