You will never succeed while smarting under the drudgery of your occupation, if you are constantly haunted with the idea that you could succeed better in something else.

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The lack of opportunity is ever the excuse of a weak, vacillating mind. Opportunities! Every...

The lack of opportunity is ever the excuse of a weak, vacillating mind. Opportunities! Every...

Opportunity is often missed because we are broadcasting when we should be tuning in

Opportunity is often missed because we are broadcasting when we should be tuning in

We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of...

We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of...

There is no stimulus like that which comes from the consciousness of knowing that others...

There is no stimulus like that which comes from the consciousness of knowing that others...

All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze...

All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze...

There is only one thing for us to do, and that is to do our...

There is only one thing for us to do, and that is to do our...

There can be no failure to a man who has not lost his courage, his...

There can be no failure to a man who has not lost his courage, his...

Your expectations opens or closes the doors of your supply, If you expect grand things,...

Your expectations opens or closes the doors of your supply, If you expect grand things,...

Analyzing what you haven't got as well as what you have is a necessary ingredient...

Analyzing what you haven't got as well as what you have is a necessary ingredient...

Every youth owes it to himself and to the world to make the most possible...

Every youth owes it to himself and to the world to make the most possible...

Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent...

Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent...

Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait...

Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait...

The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment,...

The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment,...

Many a man has finally succeeded only because he has failed after repeated efforts. If...

Many a man has finally succeeded only because he has failed after repeated efforts. If...

To many a man, and sometimes to a youth, there comes the opportunity to choose...

To many a man, and sometimes to a youth, there comes the opportunity to choose...

We make the world we live in and shape our own environment.

We make the world we live in and shape our own environment.

Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they...

Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they...

No man fails who does his best.

No man fails who does his best.

Believe that with your feelings and your work you are taking part in the greatest;...

Believe that with your feelings and your work you are taking part in the greatest;...

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must...

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must...

Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.

Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.