That is one of the tricks of opportunity. It has a sly habit of slipping in by the back door, and often it comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.
A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.
Beings may elect their leaders, but the Force has elected us.
A part of all I earn is mine to keep.’ Say it in the morning when you first arise. Say it at noon. Say it at night. Say it each hour of every day. Say it to yourself until the words stand out like letters of fire across the sky.
Getting things done requires two basic components: defining (1) what 'done' means (outcome) and (2) what 'doing' looks like (action).
A big shot is a little shot who keeps on shooting, so keep trying.
Who gives more shape to sentient history: the good, who adhere to the tried and true, or those who seek to rouse beings from their stupor and lead them to glory?
There are only two ways to influence human behaviour: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.
A task will swell in (perceived) importance and complexity in relation to the time allotted for its completion.
The view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life.
Power is of the individual mind, but the mind’s power is not enough. Power of the body decides everything in the end, and only Might is Right.
A well-known principle of human behavior says that when we ask someone to do us a favor we will be more successful if we provide a reason. People simply like to have reasons for what they do.