Laziness grows on people; it begins in cobwebs and ends in iron chainsCollection: Iron
I hold a doctrine, to which I owe not much, indeed, but all the little I ever had, namely, that with ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.Collection: Inspirational
The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between the great and the insignificant, its energy - invincible determination - a purpose once fixed, and then death or victory.Collection: Determination
One of the ill effects of cruelty is that it makes the bystanders cruel.Collection: Animal