Many a man thinks he is patient when, in reality, he is indifferent.

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Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.

Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.

Justice must be blind to the hardness or softness of a man's hands, as well...

Justice must be blind to the hardness or softness of a man's hands, as well...

The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world...

The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world...

Jealousy... is a mental cancer.

Jealousy... is a mental cancer.

Turn resolutely to work, to recreation, or in any case to physical exercise till you...

Turn resolutely to work, to recreation, or in any case to physical exercise till you...

The man who is intent on making the most of his opportunities is too busy...

The man who is intent on making the most of his opportunities is too busy...

Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert.

Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert.

There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate...

There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate...

Books are like a mirror. If an ass looks in, you can't expect an angel...

Books are like a mirror. If an ass looks in, you can't expect an angel...

Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.

Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.

A business like an automobile, has to be driven, in order to get results

A business like an automobile, has to be driven, in order to get results

Judgment can be acquired only by acute observation, by actual experience in the school of...

Judgment can be acquired only by acute observation, by actual experience in the school of...

The man who has won millions at the cost of his conscience is a failure.

The man who has won millions at the cost of his conscience is a failure.

Golf without bunkers and hazards would be tame and monotonous. So would life.

Golf without bunkers and hazards would be tame and monotonous. So would life.

Turn resolutely to work, to recreation, or in any case to physical exercise till you...

Turn resolutely to work, to recreation, or in any case to physical exercise till you...

He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring...

He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring...

If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business.

If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business.

Real riches are the riches possessed inside.

Real riches are the riches possessed inside.

The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be...

The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be...

History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed....

History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed....