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.

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

A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.

A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.

Lack of something to feel important about is almost the greatest tragedy a man may have.

Lack of something to feel important about is almost the greatest tragedy a man may have.

Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?

I don't want to live. I want to love first, and live incidentally.

I don't want to live. I want to love first, and live incidentally.