I have long been of the opinion that if work were such a splendid thing the rich would have kept read more

I have long been of the opinion that if work were such a splendid thing the rich would have kept more of it for themselves.

There is the greatest practical benefit in making a few failures early
in life.

There is the greatest practical benefit in making a few failures early
in life.

It is necessary; therefore, it is possible.

It is necessary; therefore, it is possible.

Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.

Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.

I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve
it through not dying.

I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve
it through not dying.

What I am looking for is a blessing not in disguise.

What I am looking for is a blessing not in disguise.

Go far -- too far you cannot, still the farther. The more experience finds you: and go sparing. One meal read more

Go far -- too far you cannot, still the farther. The more experience finds you: and go sparing. One meal a week will serve you, and one suit, Through all your travels; for you'll find it certain. The poorer and the baser you appear, The more you look through still.

Every person is a God in embryo. Its only desire is to be born.

Every person is a God in embryo. Its only desire is to be born.

I am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And read more

I am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.