Firmness of purpose is one of the most necessary sinews of character and one of the best instruments of success. Without it, genius wastes its efforts in a maze of inconsistencies.
タグ: goals

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In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.
タグ: wisdom
Ridicule is the best test of truth.
タグ: truth, ridicule
Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
タグ: time
There is time enough for everything in the course of the day if you do but one thing once; but there is not time enough in the year if you will do two things at a time.
タグ: time
I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves.
タグ: time
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