Man's natural and inevitable urge to deny mortality and achieve a heroic self-image are the root causes of human evil.
In these days half our diseases come from neglect of the body in overwork of the brain.
Genius is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose.
To live On means not yours--be brave in silks and laces, Gallant in steeds; splendid in banquets; all Not yours. Given, uninherited, unpaid for; This is to be a trickster; and to filch Men's art and labour, which to them is wealth, Life, daily bread;--quitting all scores with "friend, You're troublesome!" Why this, forgive me, Is what, when done with a less dainty grace, Plain folks call "Theft.
As it has been finely expressed, "Principle is a passion for truth. " And as an earlier and homelier writer hath it, "The truths we believe in are the pillars of our world.
Happy is the man who hath never known what it is to taste of fame -to have it is a purgatory, to want it is a Hell!
Reading without purpose is sauntering not exercise.
Stephanie had no problem doing what she was told, just so long as she was given a good reason why she should.
I just really love doing what I do. I know every career is fleeting and there will be time periods when I don't get the opportunities that I'm getting right now, so I am taking advantage of them.
Be careful who you get advice from. I get advice from people who are where I want to be.
Winning an Olympic gold medal is like nothing else.