Grat talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon read more

Grat talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon the most slender twigs that are easily snapped off.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

The good man is the man who, no matter how morally unworthy he has been, is moving to become better.

The good man is the man who, no matter how morally unworthy he has been, is moving to become better.

Our minds are finite, and yet even in these circumstances of finitude we are surrounded by possibilities that are infinite, read more

Our minds are finite, and yet even in these circumstances of finitude we are surrounded by possibilities that are infinite, and the purpose of life is to grasp as much as we can out of that infinitude

I would like to be remembered as someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.

I would like to be remembered as someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.

Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and read more

Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and inspirit and compose the souls of men.

The crowning blessing of life -- to be born with a bias to some pursuit.

The crowning blessing of life -- to be born with a bias to some pursuit.

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent works, genius creates.

Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not.

Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not.