Archived Quotes

R Alphabet and Letter in Red

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

Upon the subjects of which I have treated,

I have spoken as I have thought.

I may be wrong in regard to any or all of them; but,

holding it a sound maxim that it is better only sometimes to be

right than at all times to be wrong,

so soon as I discover my opinions to be erroneous,

I shall be ready to renounce them.

It's more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy.

No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars,

or sailed to an uncharted land,

or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.

Technological progress has merely provided us with

more efficient means for going backwards.

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

When you reach the

end of your rope,

tie a knot in it and

hang on.

Success depends upon previous

preparation, and without

such preparation there is

sure to be failure.

Do not dwell in the past,

do not dream of the future,

concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Sometimes you have to think anyway,

so why not think big?

Hope is a good breakfast,

but it is a bad supper.

The possession of knowledge does not kill

the sense of wonder and mystery.

There is always more mystery.

The thing you fear most has no power.

Your fear of it is what has the power.

Facing the truth really will set you free.

Be bold,

be fearless,

and say what needs to be said.

Your love makes me strong,

your hate makes me unstoppable.

You're wasting my time.

Leadership is not about titles;

it’s about influence and service.

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

I’ve found that there is always some beauty left in nature,

sunshine,

freedom,

in yourself;

these can all help you.