If life were measured by accomplishments, most of us would die in infancy.

If life were measured by accomplishments, most of us would die in infancy.

Many times I wondered whether my achievement was worth the loneliness I experienced, but now I realize the price was read more

Many times I wondered whether my achievement was worth the loneliness I experienced, but now I realize the price was small.

Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the read more

Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the game, an hour may be a year, a single day's work an achievement for eternity.

There is no simplistic approach to worthwhile achievement in human affairs.

There is no simplistic approach to worthwhile achievement in human affairs.

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

It is very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe others.

It is very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe others.

Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best read more

Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best possible under any and all circumstances.

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.

Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people

Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people