Self-knowledge comes from knowing other men. |
The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it. |
We are never further from what we wish than when we believe that we have what we wished for. |
I never knew a more presumptuous person than myself. The fact that I say that shows that what I say is true. |
A creation of importance can only be produced when its author isolates himself, it is a child of solitude. |
Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting. |
Every step of life shows much caution is required. |
Where is the man who has the strength to be true, and to show himself as he is? |
Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity. |
If children grew up according to early indications, we should have nothing but geniuses. |
We will burn that bridge when we come to it. |
No one has ever learned fully to know themselves. |
Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live. |
Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow. |
Talent develops in quiet places, character in the full current of human life. |
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. |
There is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh at. |
Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men. |
In art the best is good enough. |
If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words. |