Solitude is the nurse of enthusiasm, and enthusiasm is the true
parent of genius. In all ages solitude has read more

Solitude is the nurse of enthusiasm, and enthusiasm is the true
parent of genius. In all ages solitude has been called for--has
been flown to.

In solitude, where we are least alone.

In solitude, where we are least alone.

Focus on your potential instead of your limitations

Focus on your potential instead of your limitations

Solitude would be ideal if you could pick the people to avoid.

Solitude would be ideal if you could pick the people to avoid.

Oh, for a lodge in some vast wilderness,
Some boundless contiguity of shade,
Where rumour of oppression read more

Oh, for a lodge in some vast wilderness,
Some boundless contiguity of shade,
Where rumour of oppression and deceit,
Of unsuccessful or successful war,
Might never reach me more!

When we treat man as he is, we make him worse than he is; when we treat him as if read more

When we treat man as he is, we make him worse than he is; when we treat him as if he already were what he potentially could be, we make him what he should be.

Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong.

Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong.

I am only one, but I am one. I can't do everything, but I can do something. The something I read more

I am only one, but I am one. I can't do everything, but I can do something. The something I ought to do, I can do. And by the grace of God, I will.

Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential

Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential