Wisdom is nothing but a preparation of the soul, a capacity, a secret art of thinking, feeling and breathing thoughts of unity at every moment of life.
The true profession of a man is to find his way to himself.
- Topic: Mission, Purpose, Self
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What we do now echoes in eternity.
It is very important to know who you are. To make decisions. To show who you are.
As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for.
I have brought myself, by long meditation, to the conviction that a human being with settled purpose must accomplish it, and that nothing can resist a will which will stake even existence upon its fulfillment.
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
Can’t is the worst word that is written or spoken; Doing more harm here than slander and lies; On it is many a strong spirit broken, And with it many a good purpose dies.
Either you run the day, or the day runs you.
If there is anything in the world a person should fight for, it is freedom to pursue his ideal, because in that is his great opportunity for self-expression, for the unfoldment of the greatest thing possible to him.
Once you say you're going to settle for second, that's what happens to you in life.
No one can draw more out of things, books included, than he already knows. A man has no ears for that to which experience has given him no access.
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.
If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity.
When there is silence one finds the anchor of the universe within oneself.
You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man’s actions are, such must be his spirit.
All limitations are self-imposed.
Do not be embarrassed by your mistakes. Nothing can teach us better than our understanding of them. This is one of the best ways of self-education.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is the victory over self.
Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.