They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, read more

They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.

For God's sake, if you sin, take pleasure in it, and do it for the pleasure...

For God's sake, if you sin, take pleasure in it, and do it for the pleasure...

Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid it will never begin.

Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid it will never begin.

Use the losses and failures of the past as a reason for action, not inaction.

Use the losses and failures of the past as a reason for action, not inaction.

No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.

No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.

In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest. Livy Never make a defense or apology read more

In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest. Livy Never make a defense or apology before you be accused.

I may have faults, but being wrong ain't one of them.

I may have faults, but being wrong ain't one of them.

If you pray for rain, don't be surprised if you're struck by lightning.

If you pray for rain, don't be surprised if you're struck by lightning.

There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. read more

There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, he most illogically kicks up a row.