He had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it—namely, that in order to make a man or a boy covet a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to attain. If he had been a great and wise philosopher, like the writer of this book, he would now have comprehended that Work consists of whatever a body is OBLIGED to do, and that Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.

To succeed in life you need two things: Ignorance and confidence

The road to medical school started with a job mowing lawns I was far from sure I could handle.

You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

God is able to give you the power to endure that which cannot be changed... Why be anxious? Come what may, God is able.

You just have to take the first step , you don't have to see the whole staircase.

Take the first step. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

determination, enough courage and faith to meet the difficulties as they developed. When I hear, "People aren't ready," that's like telling a person who is trying

Lord, help me to accept my tools. However dull they are, help me to accept them. And then Lord, after I have accepted my tools, then help me to set out and do what I can do with my tools.

You can't stop a bird from landing on your head. But you can keep it from building a nest.

She is swift in making up her mind and fearless in carrying out her resolutions.

His eyes sparkled, and he sent up a great blue triumphant cloud from his cigarette.