The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

It is not enough to have great qualities We should also have the management of them.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

My success was not based so much on any great intelligence but on great common sense.

A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements.

Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.

Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.

Pray that your loneliness may spur you into finding something to live for, great enough to die for.

All great and beautiful work has come of first gazing without shrinking into the darkness.

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.