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.

People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women read more

People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women have seldom an opportunity of concealing a big belly, or at least the consequences of it.

SIN: Self-Inflicted Nonsense.

SIN: Self-Inflicted Nonsense.

Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.

Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.

Fear is the biggest motivator.

Fear is the biggest motivator.

Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.

Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.

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.

Stop worrying -- nobody gets out of this world alive.

Stop worrying -- nobody gets out of this world alive.

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I read more

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.